Indulge in No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for a Delightful Fall Treat
Author: Riley Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes Total Time: 180 minutes
Yield: 12 servings Category: Desserts
Description
A cool, silky pumpkin cheesecake bar that’s a perfect no-bake autumn treat, capturing the flavors of pumpkin pie with a lighter finish.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping
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Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until moistened and press into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking pan to form a crust. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
2. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract; beat until silky.
3. Gently fold the whipped topping into the pumpkin-cheesecake mixture until well incorporated.
4. Spread the filling over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably 4-6 hours or overnight.
5. Slice using a warm, dry knife and serve with optional garnishes like whipped cream or caramel.