The Best Pumpkin Cheesecake for Your Fall Dessert Table Awaits!
A rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake that is perfect for your fall dessert table, combining the flavors of pumpkin and spices with a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg