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Sliced swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars on a platter

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars – Creamy, Spiced & Irresistible

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Swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, and warmly spiced pumpkin swirl. Perfect for fall gatherings.

  • Total Time: 6 hrs 5 mins
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

2 Tablespoons granulated sugar

1 Tablespoon brown sugar

7 Tablespoons salted butter, melted

24 oz cream cheese, softened

¾ cup granulated sugar

¼ cup light brown sugar

½ cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs, lightly beaten

⅔ cup canned pumpkin

1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugars, and melted butter; press into pan.

3. Beat cream cheese with both sugars until smooth.

4. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix until combined.

5. Add eggs one at a time on low speed.

6. Set aside 1½ cups of batter; mix in pumpkin and pumpkin spice.

7. Drop spoonfuls of plain and pumpkin batter over crust; swirl with a knife.

8. Bake 40–45 minutes until mostly set; cool completely.

9. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before slicing.

Notes

Store in refrigerator up to 5 days.

Freeze wrapped bars up to 2 months; thaw in fridge overnight.

Best made a day ahead for optimal flavor.

  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg