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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake You'll Love

This Pumpkin Cheesecake is a creamy treat bursting with autumn flavors, perfect for impressing family and friends.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Can substitute with crushed gingersnaps.
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted, can use coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for added flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust according to your taste.
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Use low-fat for a lighter dish.
  • 1 cups Light Brown Sugar Can substitute with white sugar if needed.
  • 1 cups Pumpkin Puree Use a quality brand for best results.
  • 3 large Eggs Substitute with flax or chia seeds for vegan.
  • 1 cups Sour Cream Can switch with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Use almond or gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can be made at home.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Sea salt is recommended.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract can also work.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the springform pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes. Cool.
  3. Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Gradually mix in brown sugar until creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk pumpkin puree, eggs, sour cream, flour, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Combine with cream cheese mixture and mix.
  5. Pour the filling into the cooled crust, tap to release air bubbles, adjust oven to 325°F (160°C), and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  6. Turn off the oven and crack the door to cool gradually for about an hour. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 450IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavors.

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