Description
Pioneer Woman Halloween Cheesecake Bars are a delightful blend of creamy pumpkin cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a vibrant orange layer. These bars encapsulate the essence of fall festivities, making them perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy family celebrations. With a rich flavor profile that combines sweet, spiced pumpkin and smooth cream cheese, every bite will leave your guests wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, and cinnamon until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Cut into bars and serve chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg