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    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Published: Oct 18, 2019 · Modified: Sep 26, 2020 by Anna 30 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars - sweet and creamy cheesecake bars with pumpkin, spice and caramel swirl. A must make dessert this season! 

    Pumpkin fans that love cheesecake, will also enjoy my Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip and the No-Bake Pumpkin Pie.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars on a white plate.

    Pumpkin cheesecake bars are really high on our list of top cheesecake desserts and I know you guys love them too! I see your comments on social media and in emails you send. They are so easy to make, much faster than a whole big cheesecake and always come out sweet and creamy. This year I got caramel sauce involved in the fun and swirled it on top of the bars. Crazy good decision!

    Ingredients:

    • graham crackers
    • butte
    • granulated sugar
    • ground cinnamon
    • cream cheese
    • 100% pumpkin puree
    • vanilla extract
    • all-purpose flour
    • pumpkin pie spice (store-bought or homemade)
    • salt
    • 2 eggs
    • caramel sauce

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars?

    Start with my fail-proof crust that will not crumble when you slice the cheesecake bars. Then make the batter and caramel swirls. Bake the bars, then chill for the best texture.

    Step 1: make the crust

    Prepare an 8" baking pan and preheat the oven. Stir crust ingredients together and press onto the bottom of the pan. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes.

    Step 2: make the cheesecake batter

    Mix cream cheese with an electric mixer, then add sugar, pumpkin, vanilla, flour, pumpkin spice and salt. Mix until the batter is creamy. Add eggs and stir in. Pour the batter over crust.

    Step 3: make caramel swirl

    Make caramel swirls with caramel sauce. Drop spoonfuls of the sauce into the batter, then use toothpicks to make swirls.

    Step 4: bake

    Bake cheesecake bars for 35 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours, then slice.

    Storing:

    Any dessert made with cream cheese should be stored in a refrigerator. These bars can be stored for up to 3 days. It is best to keep them covered with saran wrap or in a container with a lid.

    Pumpkin cheesecake bar on a plate.

    More pumpkin dessert recipes:

    • Pumpkin Lush Dessert Bars 
    • Pumpkin Spice Latte
    • No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
    • Pumpkin Mousse Pie
    • Chocolate Pumpkin Cake

    For more recipes like this one, feel free to browse our Dessert Category.

    If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars on a white plate.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Author: Anna
    These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are sweet and creamy cheesecake bars with pumpkin, spice and caramel swirl. A must make dessert this season!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 42 mins
    Total Time 57 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 bars
    Calories 401 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    for the crust:

    • ¾ cup crushed graham crackers
    • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    for the filling:

    • 16 oz packages cream cheese softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup pumpkin puree not pie filling!
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice see note
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 large eggs slightly beaten
    • 5 Tablespoons heaping of caramel sauce not from the ice cream section - see notes below

    Instructions
     

    to make the crust:

    • Line an 8" square baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a food processor or blender, crush crackers until fine. Add sugar and cinnamon and pulse few times. Add melted butter and process till combined.
    • Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan.
    • Bake in the oven for 7 minutes.

    to make the filling:

    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese for 30 seconds until creamy.
    • Add sugar and mix well.
    • Add pumpkin and mix in well.
    • Add vanilla, flour, pumpkin spice and salt. Mix well.
    • Add eggs and mix until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
    • Pour the filling over the baked crust. Tap the pan against the counter to release the air and get rid off air bubbles on the surface.
    • Using one tablespoon of caramel sauce at a time, make 5 straight lines on top of the batter. They don't have to be perfect, it's just a help to make the swirls.
    • With a knife, make 5 lines in the batter, in the opposite direction that the caramel lines, creating swirls. One line with knife should go from top to bottom and the second line from bottom to the top. Repeat to make 5 lines.
    • Bake the cheesecake for 35 to 38 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let sit in room temperature until completely cool. Refrigerate for at least 2 to 4 hours. The longer the better.
    • Remove the cheesecake from the pan. Slice and serve. To make pretty cuts, heat up your knife under a hot tap water and dry with paper towel. Make cuts, cleaning the knife between each slice you make.
    • Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 2 days, in an air-tight container.
    • topping:
    • If desired, top the bars with whipped cream, a dash of ground cloves and a drizzle of caramel sauce.

    Notes

    1. I highly recommend a thick caramel sauce for this recipe. The one you can find at the ice cream section in your grocery store is thin.
    2. Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 4075IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 1.1mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

    This recipe was originally published on October 4th, 2015 and updated on October 18th, 2019.

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    1. Kristyn says

      October 03, 2018 at 2:58 pm

      5 stars
      Give me all the pumpkin goodies!! So so yummy. Thank you!

      Reply
    2. Bree says

      October 03, 2018 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      The layers in this bar look soooooo GOOD! YUM!

      Reply
    3. Jessica says

      October 03, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      5 stars
      okay these are amazing! thank you so much!

      Reply
    4. Kara Cook says

      October 03, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love caramel, so I'm going to have to add these pumpkin bars to my fall baking list. They look dreamy!

      Reply
    5. Allyson Zea says

      October 03, 2018 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      WOW!!! These look SO SO good!!!

      Reply
    6. DessertForTwo says

      October 07, 2016 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      Such beautiful photos!

      Reply
    7. Jenni says

      October 07, 2016 at 6:24 am

      5 stars
      YUM! These bars look so gorgeous!

      Reply
    8. Amy says

      October 06, 2016 at 9:55 am

      5 stars
      I love pumpkin! This cheesecake is calling my name.

      Reply
    9. Megan says

      October 06, 2016 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      This looks wonderful.

      Reply
    10. Spencer says

      October 04, 2016 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      These look—and sound—delicious!

      Reply
    11. Denise says

      October 09, 2015 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      My grand kids love pumpkin! They are coming for dinner tonight going to try this on them!! Thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
    12. Ashley says

      October 09, 2015 at 11:43 am

      5 stars
      There is not enough cheesecake in my life! These look so rich and perfect!

      Reply
    13. Senika says

      October 09, 2015 at 11:23 am

      These bars look DIVINE! And I love the idea of a family day to kick off the holiday season!! We may have to implement that this year, thanks Anna!

      Reply
    14. Cookin Canuck says

      October 06, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Your family day sounds like so much fun! We usually carve pumpkins and roast pumpkin seeds, but now I'm thinking that we need to make these gorgeous pumpkin bars as well.

      Reply
    15. Erin says

      October 06, 2015 at 6:48 am

      5 stars
      Annual Family Day sounds like a ton of fun! I need to convince my husband to do this. It's only the two of us but it sounds like a good excuse to get out and do something. 😀 And these bars look so, so delicious!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 07, 2015 at 3:13 pm

        I love that! Thanks, Erin!

        Reply
    16. Trish says

      October 05, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      These bars are so fantastic Anna! So pretty and you know caramel and pumpkin is a match made in heaven!

      Reply
    17. Katerina says

      October 05, 2015 at 12:45 pm

      Girl, these are so amazing and so perfect!! Definitely fits into my fall "decor"! 😀

      Reply
    18. Sue says

      October 05, 2015 at 12:43 pm

      These are gorgeous, the swirls are perfect! I want to steal your idea for family day --- it's brilliant 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 07, 2015 at 3:18 pm

        Thank you so much, Sue!!

        Reply
    19. Kelly says

      October 05, 2015 at 11:31 am

      These look absolutely amazing! I know my hubs would just love these 🙂 Pinning for sure!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 05, 2015 at 12:19 pm

        Yay! Thank you, Kelly! 🙂

        Reply
    20. Amy Stafford says

      October 05, 2015 at 11:02 am

      I have never heard of Annual Family Day, but what a great way to bring the family together for fun activities. Especially eating these amazing bars, full of so much flavor!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 05, 2015 at 1:29 pm

        Thank you, Amy! I am not sure if other familes celebrate it but it would be fantastic!

        Reply
    21. Lora says

      October 05, 2015 at 10:37 am

      We love to watch the Charlie Brown movies...I love your idea of an annual family day. It's such a cute idea! And these bars will be on my mind all day until I eat something pumpkin! Love these!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 05, 2015 at 1:30 pm

        Haha! Thank you, Lora!

        Reply
    22. Tori says

      October 05, 2015 at 5:02 am

      This look so delicious! I'm all about the pumpkin right now!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 05, 2015 at 1:33 pm

        Me too! Thanks, Tori!

        Reply
    23. Sues says

      October 04, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      I want to see your ombre vase! The consistency of these cheesecake bars look seriously perfect!!

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        October 05, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        l will have to share the photo on Insta! Thanks so much, Sues!

        Reply

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