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pumpkin cheesecake

A rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a spiced graham cracker crust, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 18
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 ounces full-fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1.6666667 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream full-fat or full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment or foil and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. To prepare the crust, grind cinnamon graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, flour, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In another large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
  5. Remove 1.5 cups of the cream cheese mixture and fold into the pumpkin mixture to create a marbled effect. Drop spoonfuls alternately into the crust and swirl with a toothpick to create a marble pattern.
  6. Bake for about 40 minutes or until edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before slicing.
  8. Slice and serve chilled. Optionally, top with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.