Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
• For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
• For the cheesecake layer: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
• Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
• For the pumpkin pie layer: In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the evaporated milk until smooth.
• Gently pour the pumpkin pie mixture over the cheesecake layer.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
• Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.