Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars 🎃🍫🍂 Creamy, Spiced, and Effortlessly Shareable for Fall

These cheesecake bars deliver all the cozy flavor of pumpkin spice and the rich creaminess of cheesecake in an easy-to-slice format. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or keeping in the fridge for whenever you need a little taste of fall.

Ingredients (Makes 16 bars)

For the crust

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake batter

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream

For the pumpkin layer

  • 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of cloves (optional)

Step 1: Prepare the crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.

Step 2: Make the cheesecake batter

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until completely smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Mix in sour cream until silky.

Step 3: Make the pumpkin mixture

In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir in 1½ cups of the cheesecake batter until blended.

Step 4: Layer

Pour half of the plain cheesecake batter over the crust. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over it. Top with the remaining plain batter and gently swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.

Step 5: Bake

Bake for 40–45 minutes, until edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.

Step 6: Cool and chill

Cool in the pan for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.

Step 7: Serve

Cut into squares or rectangles. Serve plain, dusted with cinnamon, or topped with whipped cream.

Flavor Variations

  • Use gingersnap crumbs instead of graham crackers for more spice
  • Add a chocolate drizzle over cooled bars for a mocha-pumpkin twist
  • Top with a layer of caramel sauce and chopped pecans for a turtle-style cheesecake bar
  • Make them gluten-free by using gluten-free graham crackers

Pro Tips

  • Fully line the pan with parchment for easy, clean removal
  • Swirl gently to keep the layers visually distinct
  • Avoid overbaking to maintain a creamy texture
  • Chill completely before slicing for neat, firm bars

Final Thoughts

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are creamy, spiced, and ready for any gathering. They’re the kind of treat that disappears fast, so maybe make a double batch.

Layer it. Bake it. Slice into shareable fall bliss. 🎃🍫🍂

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