Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake Bars: 1 Amazing Treat
Enjoy the cozy flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake Bars. They perfectly blend creamy pumpkin cheesecake with the warm spices of a pumpkin spice latte, all in an easy-to-serve bar format.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (optional)
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and ¾ cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and instant espresso powder (if using).
- Add the pumpkin puree and heavy cream. Mix until just combined and the batter is smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger coffee flavor, you can add an extra ½ teaspoon of instant espresso powder.
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth cheesecake filling.
- Don’t overmix the batter after adding the eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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