Creamy Pumpkin Delight Bars
Creamy Pumpkin Delight Bars are a festive, no-bake fall dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, silky pumpkin cream cheese filling, and fluffy whipped topping. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (honey or cinnamon flavor)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or pumpkin spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 8 oz whipped topping (Cool Whip or homemade whipped cream)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
- Extra cinnamon or pumpkin spice (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar (if using). Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan. Compact evenly and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Beat until creamy.
- Add pumpkin puree and beat on medium speed until the mixture is silky and uniform.
- Spread the pumpkin mixture over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Gently spread whipped topping over the pumpkin layer. Swirl with the back of a spoon if desired.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts and a pinch of cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top, if desired. Cover tightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best texture.
- Cut into bars (about 12 squares) and serve cold. Wipe the knife between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers. For dairy-free, substitute plant-based cream cheese and coconut whipped topping. Chill bars overnight for best texture and clean slices. You can add maple syrup to the pumpkin layer or swap nuts for chocolate chips. Bars can be made ahead and freeze well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recip
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 27
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
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