Description
Delightful No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a luscious, creamy dessert with pumpkin flavor and rich cheesecake, all atop a crisp graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounce cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well-mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to set.
2. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Then, add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is well-incorporated and silky.
3. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pumpkin cheesecake mixture until it’s fully incorporated.
4. Spread the pumpkin cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours, or until the filling is set.
5. Once the No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are fully chilled and set, slice them into squares and serve. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or a dollop of whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Notes
Using high-quality ingredients is crucial for achieving the best flavor and texture. Feel free to experiment with gluten-free graham cracker alternatives or dairy-free cream cheese substitutes to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg