Simple Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

Name: Simple Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup melted butter; 2 tablespoons sugar; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

These creamy pumpkin spice cheesecake bars are the perfect way to enjoy cozy fall flavors in every single bite.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

45 minutes

Total

4 hours

Serves

When the leaves start changing color, I always crave something made with pumpkin spice. These bars are a staple in my kitchen because they combine a buttery crust with a smooth pumpkin cheesecake filling that everyone seems to love.

My best advice for this recipe is to make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start mixing. It makes all the difference in getting that perfectly smooth texture we all want in a cheesecake.

🧺 Ingredients

1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 tablespoons sugar
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line an 8 by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and two tablespoons of sugar until it looks like wet sand.
3
Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan and bake for 8 minutes, then set it aside to cool slightly.
4
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and half cup of sugar together until the mixture is nice and smooth.
5
Mix in the pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
6
Pour the pumpkin filling over your prebaked crust and spread it out evenly.
7
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the center is mostly set with just a slight wiggle.
8
Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then chill them in the fridge for at least 3 hours before slicing.

💡 Tips

For the cleanest slices, run your knife under hot water and wipe it dry between each cut. Keep these bars stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze them for up to one month.

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