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Swirled Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust

These Swirled Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars with a Gingersnap Crust are rich, creamy and filled with an entire can of pumpkin and warm pumpkin pie spices!

It’s been weirdly warm around here lately. Not that I’m complaining. It’s just hard to remember that Thanksgiving is coming up when it’s in the mid to upper 60’s outside in MN!

I’m still in the mood for ice cream and fresh fruit! But after looking at the calendar, I realized that I should probably start thinking about my Thanksgiving menu.

Last year we couldn’t decide if we wanted pumpkin pie or cheesecake for dessert so we went with a pumpkin pie cheesecake!

Creamy Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

These Swirled Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars (completely with a gingersnap crust!) are a twist on that cheesecake. The best mash-up of pumpkin pie and cheesecake!

Rich, creamy cheesecake bars are the perfect way to enjoy cheesecake without going through the effort and baking time of making an actual cheesecake.

Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Unlike some pumpkin desserts, these pumpkin pie cheesecake bars have an authentic pumpkin flavor.

Not only are there pumpkin pie spices used, but there is also an entire can of pumpkin puree in the cheesecake!

If something is going to be called “pumpkin,” it needs to have actual pumpkin in it!

What makes these bars even better is the gingersnap crust.

Instead of a classic graham cracker crust, these bars use crushed gingersnaps mixed with a bit of melted butter to add even more flavor!

Creamy Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

They are also really easy to make! With only around 20 minutes of prep work, you can have these baked and cooling while you work on getting the rest of the meal together.

Oh, and they are a perfect dessert to make the day before and have ready to serve for Thanksgiving dessert!

Creamy Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Swirled Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust

Yield: 12 cheesecake bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 35 minutes
Additional Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes

These Swirled Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars with a Gingersnap Crust are rich, creamy and filled with warm pumpkin pie spices!

Ingredients

For the Crust

  • 2 Cups crushed gingersnaps
  • 1/4 Cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (1/3 of the fat or regular), softened
  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 Cup sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together crushed gingersnaps and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
  3. In the bowl of stand mixer, or with an electric hand mixer, beat together cream cheese, sugars, and flour until creamy. Remove 3/4 cup of the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.
  4. Add pumpkin, eggs, and vanilla extract to remaining mixture and beat until smooth. Stir in spices until combined.
  5. Pour pumpkin mixture over the top of the crust.
  6. Stir milk into reserved cream cheese mixture. Drop mixture by spoonful over pumpkin mixture. Using a knife, swirl the cream cheese mixture through the pumpkin mixture.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is set and knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If the top starts to brown and the center isn't set, cover with aluminum foil to prevent further browning.
  8. Remove to wire rack to cool for 30 minutes before placing in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until completely cooled.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bar
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 297Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 250mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 4g

Nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and may not always be accurate. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

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Creamy Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust Recipe from A Kitchen Addiction

Betty Norton

Wednesday 4th of October 2023

Can I double this for a 9x13 pan?

Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction

Thursday 5th of October 2023

I'm afraid I have not tried this in a 9x13 inch pan, so I can't say with confidence that you can do a direct doubling of the ingredients.

George

Tuesday 27th of December 2022

I made this Christmas Day, and everyone praised it! I will be making it again.

Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction

Friday 30th of December 2022

So glad to hear it! :)

Tammy

Friday 7th of October 2022

You had me at gingersnap!

Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction

Friday 7th of October 2022

So much better than a graham cracker crust! :)

Jessica

Thursday 21st of September 2017

I just have to tell you....I made these the other night and they are phenomenal!!!!! I could have eaten the whole pan myself! They received rave reviews from my guests and family! Thank you for a recipe that I will be making often!

Jessica@A Kitchen Addiction

Thursday 21st of September 2017

I'm so glad you like them! Thanks for letting me know, Jessica!

Jessica

Thursday 21st of September 2017

I just have to tell you....I made these the other night and they are phenomenal!!!!! I could have eaten the whole pan myself! They received rave reviews from my guests and family! Thank you for a recipe that I will be making often!

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