Description
Indulging in a slice of Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake is like enjoying the very essence of fall. With its creamy texture and rich flavors, this dessert beautifully blends the warmth of pumpkin spice and the decadence of cheesecake. It’s an impressive yet approachable centerpiece for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings in.
Ingredients
Cheesecake Layer:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust
Pumpkin Layer:
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until well combined.
Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into the graham cracker crust and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Add the remaining cream cheese mixture to the pumpkin mixture and stir gently until fully blended.
Spoon the pumpkin mixture over the first cream cheese layer.
Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serve with whipped cream or caramel drizzle if desired.
Notes
Bring all dairy ingredients to room temperature for a smoother texture.
Bake in a water bath to reduce cracking.
To make this recipe gluten-free, use a certified gluten-free graham cracker crust.
The flavor improves after chilling overnight—plan ahead for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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