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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin cheesecake bars with graham cracker and pecan crust.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 227kcal
Author: Cynthia

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

Pumpkin Filling

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust

  • In a medium sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter.
  • Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • Bake 8 minutes. Let cool.

Filling

  • Lower oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, salt and spices.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer on low speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth (about 3 minutes)
  • Gradually add the sugar mixture and beat until creamy and smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
  • Add sour cream and mix until well blended.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down sides of the bowl each time.
  • Mix in the vanilla extract and pumpkin puree.
  • Pour the filling over the baked crust. Smooth with an offset spatula and rap or drop lightly to remove any air bubbles.
  • Place a baking pan of boiling water on the lowest rack in the oven.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 30 minutes, on the middle rack of the oven. Reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. and continue to bake the cheesecake another 10-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cheesecake are puffed, but the center is still a little wet and jiggles when you gently shake the pan.
  • Allow cheesecake to cool completely. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Recipe makes 12 small pumpkin cheesecake squares or 9 larger squares. 
Gluten free gingersnap cookies can be substituted for regular ones for a gluten free version.
While full-fat cream cheese is preferable, low-fat can be substituted. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 382mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 1mg