PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE: Discover How to Make Fall’s Favorite!
A delicious and creamy pumpkin cheesecake that captures the flavors of fall, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes (including cooling and chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well-coated and press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and mix until combined.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Beat on low speed until just combined.
- Gently fold in sour cream with a spatula until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool for about an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Run a knife around the edges before releasing the springform, slice, and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly to prevent cracks.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel sauce for extra 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
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe