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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Gingersnap Crust
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • 8x8 Inch Baking Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Mix the gingersnap cookie crumbs with the melted butter until evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat again until the filling is fully combined and free of lumps.
  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust and spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake for 30 minutes until the center is set and no longer jiggles.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before cutting into four squares. Top each bar with a dollop of whipped cream before serving.

Notes

Chill the bars fully before slicing so the gingersnap crust stays firm and the filling holds its shape. If you crush whole gingersnaps for the crumbs, press them in a zip bag rather than overmixing the crust, which can make it soggy. Leftovers keep well covered in the fridge for three days.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: 8x8 Inch Baking Pan, Mixing Bowl, Electric Mixer