Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars combine the rich flavors of pumpkin and creamy cheesecake in a delightful dessert. Perfect for fall gatherings or any occasion, this recipe is sure to impress your guests.

With a simple crust and a luscious swirl of cheesecake, these bars are an easy and delicious addition to your dessert repertoire.

Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a spiced pumpkin layer and a creamy cheesecake swirl. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding 12 bars that are perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Make the Crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Make the Pumpkin Layer: In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well.
Layer the Mixtures: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust, then dollop the cheesecake mixture on top. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the two mixtures together.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. Serve chilled or at room temperature.