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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Easy No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars feature a spicy gingersnap crust and a light, fluffy pumpkin cheesecake filling—no oven required! This Thanksgiving-friendly dessert saves valuable oven space and comes together in under 30 minutes. Ultra-creamy, perfectly spiced, and make-ahead mandatory, these bars are the easiest way to impress your holiday guests.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 20 squares
Calories 285 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • rubber spatula
  • Food processor (optional)

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Gingersnap cookies, crushed
  • 10 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp Granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 oz Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
  • 1.5 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 16 oz Frozen whipped topping, thawed (divided)
  • 20 Whole gingersnap cookies, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment or foil, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
  • Combine crushed gingersnap cookies, melted butter, and sugar. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the pan using the bottom of a glass. Chill for 30 minutes.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until smooth.
  • Gently fold in half (8 oz) of the thawed whipped topping until the filling is light and uniform. Pour over the chilled crust and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1–2 hours, or preferably overnight, until fully set.
  • Spread the remaining 8 oz of whipped topping over the chilled bars. Slice into squares and garnish each piece with a whole gingersnap cookie.

Notes

Spiced Whip: Stir 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice into the top whipped layer for a festive finish.
Caramel Upgrade: Drizzle salted caramel over the bars before serving.
Crust Swaps: Use Biscoff cookies or cinnamon graham crackers if gingersnaps aren’t available.
Make-Ahead: These bars must chill at least 2 hours and taste best after a full overnight set—perfect for Thanksgiving prep.