Description
Creamy, fluffy, and irresistibly festive, these no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars layer a cinnamon-kissed graham cracker crust with a light pumpkin filling. Perfect for make-ahead fall gatherings!
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 sleeves graham crackers (about 18 full sheets)
- 2 tbsp white granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup salted butter, melted
Pumpkin Cheesecake
- 2 8oz bricks cream cheese, softened to room temp
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 12 oz whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust
In a food processor, combine graham crackers, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; process to fine crumbs. (Alternatively, use 2 cups store-bought crumbs.) Transfer to a bowl, pour in melted butter, and stir until evenly moistened. - Step 2: Press and Chill the Crust
Press the buttered crumbs firmly and evenly into a 9×13-inch dish using a spatula or flat measuring cup. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes while you make the filling. - Step 3: Beat the Cream Cheese and Sugars
Add softened cream cheese to a large bowl. Add powdered sugar and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until completely smooth and creamy. - Step 4: Mix in the Pumpkin and Spices
Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla; beat until fully combined and pale orange. - Step 5: Fold in the Whipped Topping
Add the thawed whipped topping. Mix on low just until combined and fluffy—do not overmix. - Step 6: Assemble and Chill the Bars
Spread the filling over the chilled crust in an even layer. Cover and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours (8–12 hours or overnight for clean slices). Cut into 18 bars and serve.
Notes
Make it yours: Add a pinch of salt to the crust if using unsalted butter. For extra spice, dust the top lightly with cinnamon before chilling.
No pumpkin pie spice? Mix 4 parts ground cinnamon, 1 part ground ginger, 1 part ground nutmeg, and 1/2 part ground cloves (or allspice). Use 2 1/4 teaspoons of this blend for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 220
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
