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Pumpkin Cheesecake Heaven Bars

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Decadent fall dessert featuring a graham cracker crust topped with a rich pumpkin cheesecake layer, combining creamy pumpkin flavors and cheesecake in bar form.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
  3. Bake the crust for about 8 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt together.
  6. Stir the pumpkin mixture into the cream cheese mixture gently until fully incorporated.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for about 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled before cutting into bars.

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture; do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks; store bars in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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