Description
These Pumpkin Spice Maple Bacon Cheesecake Bars are a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors, featuring creamy cheesecake layered with pumpkin spice and topped with crispy maple bacon. Perfect for fall gatherings!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup powdered sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1/2 cup maple syrup
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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3. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
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5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice. Mix until well combined.
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7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan and spread it evenly.
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9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
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11. Drizzle maple syrup over the cooled cheesecake and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Add chopped pecans if desired.
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13. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars and serving.
Notes
For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the pumpkin spice mix.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake, maple bacon, dessert bars