Description
Pumpkin cheesecake is a delightful dessert that embodies the warmth of autumn in every bite. This creamy indulgence features a smooth blend of cream cheese and pumpkin puree, seasoned with warming spices, all nestled within a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, this cheesecake is sure to impress friends and family alike. Easy to prepare, it’s a seasonal treat you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups graham cracker crumbs
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ? cup granulated sugar
- ? cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ? tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated and brown sugars, mixing until fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, eggs one at a time, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Allow cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream or caramel if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg