Description
Indulge in the creamy and spiced flavors of this Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe, perfect for fall gatherings or Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt. Beat until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for an hour.
- After cooling, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious pumpkin cheesecake!
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling. This cheesecake can be topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Cheesecake Recipe, Pumpkin Dessert, Thanksgiving Dessert, Fall Recipes