These no bake pumpkin cheesecake bars have a pumpkin spice flavored graham cracker crust and a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling. This is an easy no bake dessert that's perfect for fall!
16ouncesbrick-style cream cheese, room temperature (2 packages)
½cupsugar
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
½teaspoonground cinnamon
1cuppumpkin puree
Instructions:
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating "handles" that hang over the sides. Then spray with non-stick spray.
Graham Cracker Crust
Place the graham crackers into a food processor or blender and pulse until fine crumbs. Pour the crumbs into a medium-sized mixing bowl and add the melted butter, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix together.
Pour the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing down firmly (use your fingers or a ¼ measuring cup). Place in the freezer while you make the filling.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
In the bowl of an electric stand mixer using the whisk attachment, whisk the heavy whipping cream on high for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks. Place the whipped cream in a separate bowl and put it in the refrigerator.
In that same bowl but using the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon on medium-high speed until smooth (about 1-2 minutes). Scrape the sides of the bowl a few times during this process.
Add the pumpkin puree and mix on medium speed until combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and very gently fold in the whipped cream using a silicone spatula.
Transfer the cheesecake mixture over the crust and evenly smooth it out using a silicone or an offset spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours (or overnight). For clean, even cuts, place the cheesecake in the freezer for 40 minutes before cutting.
Keep any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes:
Baking Pan: Line your 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and then non-stick spray. This will make it way easier to remove the bars once they are set.Cheesecake Batter: Be very careful when you fold in the whipped cream. If you're too rough, the batter will fall flat and not set up properly.Chill Time: Allow the cheesecakes to chill in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours before serving.Perfect Bars: For clean, even cuts, freeze the bars for 40 minutes. Then, use a non-serrated knife to slice the chilled bars, wiping it clean with a paper towel after each cut.