Description
Indulge in these velvety, spiced gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake bars, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and seasonal autumn pumpkin flavors. Designed for consistency and ease, these bars feature a buttery gluten-free graham cracker crust and a beautifully marbled filling. Whether for a busy weeknight treat or a family gathering, this crowd-pleasing dessert is as sophisticated as it is simple to prepare.
Ingredients
2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1/2 cup + 1/3 cup white sugar, divided
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)
Instructions
Combine gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/3 cup sugar in a bowl until incorporated.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a 9-inch square baking pan.
Refrigerate the crust for at least 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
Beat softened cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth.
Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until combined.
Divide the mixture; stir pumpkin and spices into one half.
Pour plain mixture over crust, then swirl in the pumpkin mixture to create a marble effect.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Cool completely and refrigerate for 3 hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure your graham crackers are certified gluten-free to maintain safety. Do not use pumpkin pie filling; pure pumpkin purée is essential for the correct texture and spice balance. These bars are best stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg