These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are so easy to make -- they're the perfect fall or Thanksgiving dessert! They are smooth, luscious and full of pumpkin spice flavor, plus they're easy to make ahead and freeze for later! Includes step by step recipe video.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9x9" pan with parchment paper or spray lightly with non stick spray.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, flour and sugar with a fork until crumbly. Press into prepared pan and bake for 13-15 minutes, until dry on top but not brown. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
Pumpkin Cheesecake:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
Add the pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and ginger and beat until completely combined.
Pour into crust and bake at 325 degrees F for 40 minutes or until the edges are firm but the middle still jiggles slightly (it will appear dry completely across the top).
Remove from the oven and set on the counter to cool to room temperature (this can take several hours). Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight until completely chilled. Serve with whipped cream.