Description
Creamy pumpkin pie cheesecake blends autumn’s best flavors into one irresistible dessert. Rich graham cracker crust and smooth pumpkin filling create a perfect holiday treat you’ll want to savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) melted butter
Spice Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (163C), ensuring the rack is centered for even baking.
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and blend thoroughly with melted butter, creating a uniform mixture.
- Press the cracker mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a compact crust foundation.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until silky and completely smooth, eliminating any lumps.
- Gradually incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture achieves a consistent, creamy texture.
- Introduce eggs individually, gently mixing after each addition to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Separate the cheesecake batter into two distinct portions, keeping them distinct.
- Fold pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into one portion, creating a warmly spiced pumpkin layer.
- Carefully pour the plain cheesecake batter over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Delicately layer the spiced pumpkin mixture on top of the plain batter, creating a beautiful two-tone effect.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slight jiggle in the center that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature to prevent cracking.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to set, allowing flavors to meld and texture to firm.
Notes
- Achieve ultra-smooth cream cheese by ensuring it’s at room temperature before mixing, preventing lumps and creating a silky texture.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing eggs and using a water bath during baking, which creates gentle, even heating.
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves to personal taste or experiment with pumpkin pie spice for convenience.
- Make the dessert gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, maintaining the delicious crust texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 426 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg