Pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe (2024)

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Soeasy to make and with the right amount of pumpkin flavor, these pumpkin cheesecake bars taste exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie – the best of both worlds!
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We’re right in the middle of the pumpkin season. Although my first pumpkin dessert was made in the heat of June followed by a long break for the rest of summer, now I have cans of pumpkin puree all over the kitchen. On the counter, in the pantry and a can opened in the fridge. I have quite a few recipes I must try this fall and I’m not going to take the peppermint train until I cross all the pumpkin recipes off my list.

First, pumpkin cheesecake bars!

After makingchocolate pumpkin bars featuring a layer of pumpkin cheesecake, this time I’m combining bothinto one super simple dessert – pumpkin cheesecake bars!Pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe (2)

These pumpkin cheesecake bars could not be easier to make.

The crust is my go-to 2 ingredients crust – graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Combine, press on the bottom of a 13X9″ baking pan and set aside. No need to pre bake the crust before pouring in the filling.

The filling starts with the classic cheesecake ingredients – cream cheese, sugar and eggs. To that, for the pumpkin layer you’ll need pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spices.

Remember, to ensure the cheesecake filling is smooth and silky, itis very important to have both eggs and cream cheese at room temperature.You also have to keep in mind a light beating is all it’s needed. If you over-mix the cheesecake filling you’ll most likely end up with cracks.

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To make the two layers, once you have the cheesecake filling, pour half of itinto the prepared pan over the crust and stir the pumpkin puree into the other half. Carefully spoon the pumpkin mixture over the plan cheesecake and bake in preheated oven for about 50 minutes until just set. Easy-peasy!

The hardest part about these pumpkin cheesecake bars is waiting for them to cool down. About 1 hour in the warm oven and at least 3 hours in the fridge.

Finish the bars with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spices. Alternately, you can drizzle some caramel sauce over them and sprinkle some chopped nuts. Or both caramel sauce and whipped cream.

Or, if you don’t have the patience, just leave them plain.No matter what you decide, these pumpkin cheesecake bars are a must make this fall!

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Pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe

Yields 24 bars

20 minPrep Time

50 minCook Time

6 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.
  2. Line a 13X9 baking pan with parchment paper leaving about 1 inch of paper hanging on the sides.
  3. In a medium size bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter.
  4. With your fingers press the crust on the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside while making the filling.
  5. In the mixing bowl of your stand-up mixer , add the cream cheese and sugar. With the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed until light and fluffy.
  6. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended.
  7. Spoon half of the mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
  8. To the remaining cream cheese mixture add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
  9. With a wire whisk stir until smooth. Carefully, spoon over mixture in pan.
  10. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until just set. Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar allowing the cheesecake to slowly cool down for about 1 hour or so.
  11. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before cutting into bars.
  12. Top each bar with whipped cream and a dust of pumpkin pie spice.

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Pumpkin cheesecake bars recipe (2024)

FAQs

Why were cheesecake bars discontinued? ›

The dessert was a refrigerated snack bar with a graham cracker base and cream cheese topping. They where available in various flavours but the most famous flavour was Strawberry Cheesecake. Unfortunately they where discontinued 2004-5, why? Kraft decided to stop them as they had challenges in the production.

What are pumpkin bars made of? ›

Pumpkin Bar Ingredients

For the Cake: eggs, pumpkin puree, white sugar, vegetable oil, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. For the Frosting: butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar.

Why did my cheesecake bars crack? ›

If the temperature of your cheesecake reaches 185°F or above anywhere in the cake — edge or center — it will almost certainly result in a cracked top.

What are Russian cheesecake bars called? ›

This is one of the most traditional Russian Desserts you can make at home. These are little bars of flavored sweet cottage cheese with a dark or milk chocolate coating filled with strawberry jam.

Should cheesecake bars be jiggly? ›

If it looks liquid-y still and has kind of a sloshy wiggle, it's not done it. If it's just set and still jiggly, it should be good.

Can cheesecake bars be left out? ›

When you have cheesecake that's already baked and chilled, the absolute max time you could let it sit out to avoid the USDA's "danger zone" is two hours. Save yourself the stress of wasting that by putting it in the fridge as soon as everyone's grabbed a slice or it's cooled enough after baking to chill.

What is Libby's canned pumpkin made of? ›

Libby's, the quintessential canned pumpkin brand, uses a proprietary strain of the Dickinson pumpkin variety in their product, which is also often called a Dickinson squash. On Libby's website, it states that their product is 100 percent pumpkin.

What are Baby Ruth bars made of? ›

Baby Ruth is an American candy bar made of peanuts, caramel, and milk chocolate-flavored nougat, covered in compound chocolate. Created in 1920, and named after the deceased U.S. presidential daughter, Ruth Cleveland, it is distributed by the Ferrara Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrero.

How long are pumpkin desserts good for? ›

Homemade pumpkin pie is safe in the fridge for two to four days, and you should refrigerate the pumpkin pie promptly after it cools. Place your pie in a sealed container or loosely wrap it in plastic wrap or foil to refrigerate. You can also bake your pumpkin pie weeks ahead of time and freeze it.

How do you keep pumpkin cheesecake from cracking? ›

Bake your cheesecake in a water bath.

After you prepare the cake in the springform pan, put it in a roasting pan, then fill the roasting pan with about 1-inch of water before placing it in the oven.

How to tell when pumpkin cheesecake is done? ›

The secret to testing a cheesecake for doneness: Jiggle it. Define jiggle, you say? Gently shake the cheesecake (wearing oven mitts, of course). If the cheesecake looks nearly set and only a small circle in the center jiggles slightly, it's done.

Can I cook two cheesecakes at once? ›

Q: Can you double a cheesecake recipe and cook them in 2 pans at the same time? A: Yes, you can bake two cakes at the same time BUT only with fan assist so the heat can circulate around them. If you are using a conventional oven with a fan, bake them on two racks; one on the middle rack, the other on the bottom rack.

Do they still make Philadelphia cheesecake snack bars? ›

Philadelphia cheesecake snack bars are not back.

Why were secret bars discontinued? ›

The product was discontinued a couple of years later, due to high production costs and low volume of sales. In more recent years there have been a number of petitions, on websites such as Facebook, asking Nestlé to relaunch the Secret bar.

Why were Wonka bars discontinued? ›

The original Wonka Bars were pulled from shelves because The Quaker Oats Company couldn't get the recipe right and the chocolate kept melting.

Why did cheesecake fall? ›

Oven temperature: If the oven wasn't hot enough, the cheesecake may not have been set properly. Using the wrong size pan: If you use a pan that's too small, the cheesecake will be too thick and may not be set properly. Overbeating: Overbeating the filling can add too much air, resulting in a sunken cheesecake.

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