Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Cheesecake is a creamy, decadent dessert perfect for fall. The classic cheesecake is infused with pumpkin puree and spices for a delightful seasonal treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 3/4 cups sugar until smooth. Blend in vanilla and eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes, or until center is almost set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour with door ajar.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Remove sides of springform pan before serving.
Notes
Serve chilled with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for an extra touch of fall flavor.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/pumpkin-cheesecake/