Description
Indulge in these delicious Pumpkin Spice Bacon Cheesecake Swirl Bars, combining the rich flavors of pumpkin, a hint of spice, and savory bacon for a sweet treat like no other!
Ingredients
For the crust:
– 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1/4 cup sugar
For the cheesecake:
– 16 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1 cup sugar
– 3 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
– ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. 2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
3. 3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch pan to form the crust.
4. 4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
5. 5. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully combined.
6. 6. Fold in the crumbled bacon gently into the cheesecake mixture.
7. 7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
8. 8. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set.
9. 9. Let it cool completely before slicing into bars.
10. 10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
These bars are best served chilled and can be topped with whipped cream for extra indulgence. Experiment with different spices to enhance the flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, bacon, dessert