Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are one of my favorite fall desserts

By @lizparkerrr

Original recipe source

Cook time: 40 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers
• 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
• 0.25 cup sugar
• 16 oz softened cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 pieces large eggs
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

1. Mix 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers with 6 tablespoons melted unsalted butter and 1/4 cup sugar
2. Press the mixture into a 9x13 pan
3. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes
4. Beat 16 oz (2 packages) softened cream cheese with 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 large eggs
5. Divide the batter in half
6. Stir 1 cup pumpkin puree, 1/4 cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice into one half of the batter
7. Swirl the pumpkin mixture over the crust with a knife or toothpick
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes until set
9. Cool completely before cutting