Description
Experience the ultimate fall dessert with this Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, a heavenly blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin goodness. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this dessert will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds. With its rich texture and aromatic spices, it’s sure to steal the spotlight at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into a greased springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and spices until fluffy.
- Pour filling over crust; smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for an hour; then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg