Salted Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars is an easy way to make a cheesecake recipe without all the fuss. Every bite of these creamy cheesecake bars is kissed by the warm holiday flavor of pumpkin pie spice and buttery cinnamon graham crust!
Servings: 18
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
CRUST:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 8 Tbs. (1/2 cup) butter , melted
CHEESECAKE:
- 2 pkgs. (8 ounces each) cream cheese , at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Tbs. vanilla extract
- 1 cup 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
- 1/2 cup salted caramel topping , such as Smucker’s brand
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 18 sugar pumpkins or candy pumpkins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Line a 9-inch x 13-inch baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang, and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
CRUST:
- In bowl combine graham cracker crumbs. 2/3 cup sugar and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until moistened. Press crumbs onto bottom of prepared baking pan.
CHEESECAKE:
- With mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs and vanilla and beat until blended, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
- Add pumpkin puree, sour cream and pumpkin pie spice and beat on medium speed until smooth and blended.
- Pour cheesecake mixture evenly over crust and bake 45 minutes or until center is just set.
- Cool to room temperature on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight until chilled.
TOPPING:
- Using foil overhang, lift cheesecake out of pan. Cut into 18 pieces and drizzle with caramel topping. Garnish each cheesecake bar with a dollop of whipped topping and a sugar pumpkin.
Notes
Makes 18 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Drizzle with chocolate topping
- Add finely chopped pecans for a pecan graham crust
- Line your pan with foil leaving a 2-inch overhang so you can easily lift the bars out of the pan!
- Can’t find salted caramel topping? Just drizzle with caramel topping and sprinkle with sea salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 2405IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg