Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake is a creamy, spiced dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall or any special occasion, this cheesecake offers a delightful blend of sweetness and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves (optional)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let it cool while preparing the filling.
- Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar and mix well.
- Mix in canned pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves. Beat until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in all-purpose flour until just incorporated.
- Assemble the Cheesecake:
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool Completely:
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve:
- Run a knife around the edges of the pan before removing the sides.
- Slice and serve. Garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese, are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- If cracks form, cover them with whipped cream or a glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg