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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

This creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake combines the perfect blend of pumpkin spice and velvety cream cheese, topped with a rich, spiced whipped cream for a decadent fall dessert.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Ingredients

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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Chill the Cheesecake:

    Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  5. 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.

  6. Serve:

    Release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!

  • Author: Lindsey Chastain
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: dessert
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