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Halloween Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These layered cheesecake bars feature a creamy pumpkin filling topped with a smooth chocolate swirl on a crunchy cookie crust. The dessert is baked until set, resulting in a velvety texture with an eye-catching marbled appearance. Perfect for festive occasions, they combine rich flavors with a slightly spiced bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs or digestive cookie crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin not pie filling
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips melted

Equipment

  • 8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated and press this mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan to form the crust.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Add the canned pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and a pinch of salt, then mix until fully combined and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula. Gently dollop melted chocolate over the surface in a random pattern for a marbled effect.
  4. Use a toothpick or skewer to gently swirl the chocolate into the pumpkin filling, creating a marbled pattern. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
  5. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about an hour. Then, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
  6. Slice the chilled cheesecake into bars, revealing a beautiful marbled swirl on top. Serve cold, and enjoy the rich, velvety texture with a hint of spice and chocolate.

Notes

For an extra festive look, decorate with whipped cream or orange zest before serving.