Cheesecake with Pumpkin Swirl
This creamy cheesecake gets a delicious fall twist with a swirl of pumpkin spice. It’s the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- For the Pumpkin Swirl:
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
- Make the Pumpkin Swirl: In a separate small bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour half of the cheesecake filling into the prepared crust. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture over the filling. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the pumpkin mixture. Gently swirl the pumpkin into the cheesecake filling with a knife or skewer.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Remove the sides of the springform pan before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice. For a smoother texture, use a water bath while baking.
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