Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Easy Indulgence for Fall Desserts
Indulge in the rich flavors of chocolate and pumpkin with these creamy cheesecake bars, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and blend.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Let cool and refrigerate before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg