Pumpkin dessert –Are your taste buds ready to embark on a delicious journey? Today, we’re diving into the world of pumpkin desserts that require only a handful of ingredients! And what better way to kick things off than with the scrumptious and utterly irresistible Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars? These bars will knock your socks off (and maybe even your slippers) with their creamy texture and pumpkiny goodness. Get your forks ready, it’s time to dig in!
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars
These delightful bars are the perfect way to combine your love for traditional pumpkin pie and the velvety smoothness of cheesecake. Not only are they easy to whip up, but they will also have your guests wondering if you’ve been hiding a secret culinary talent!
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish for good luck! (Just kidding, but it helps.)
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until they resemble wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased dish to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes to get that golden-brown goodness.
- While the crust cools, grab another bowl and blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. You want it to be smoother than a jazz musician on a Sunday.
- Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until everything is well mixed. You should feel like a mad scientist at this point!
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over your crust and spread it out evenly. Then bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it’s set but still a bit jiggly in the middle. Don’t you dare overbake it, we want that creamy, dreamy texture!
- Let these bars cool down to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for a few hours. This is the hardest part – waiting! Trust us, it’ll be worth it.
- Once chilled, slice them into bars, serve, and enjoy the praise! You might just become the official dessert guru of your circle.
Now, all that’s left to do is pop one in your mouth (or two, or three… no one’s counting) and savor that delectable combination of pumpkin and cheesecake. Good luck with the leftovers – if there are any!