Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 7 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup sour cream
For the Topping (optional):
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and mix until well combined. Next, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, ginger, and flour, mixing until smooth. Finally, fold in the sour cream.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a water bath (by placing it in a larger baking pan with 1 inch of hot water) and bake for 1 hour, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill the Cheesecake:
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Make the Whipped Topping (Optional):
In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until soft peaks form. Spread or pipe the whipped cream on top of the chilled cheesecake before serving.
- Serve:
Release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: dessert