Description
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a creamy and decadent dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese with a delightful salted caramel drizzle, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until light golden, then let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce on top, swirling gently with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle. Let cool at room temperature for about an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until completely set. Cut into squares and drizzle with remaining salted caramel sauce and sprinkle with flaky sea salt before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracks.
- Do not overbake; the center should jiggle slightly.
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Bars, Dessert, Autumn