Pumpkin Cheesecake

This pumpkin cheesecake is rich, creamy, and full of cozy fall flavor. Smooth pumpkin filling, warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, bakes over a buttery graham cracker crust for the perfect balance of velvety and crisp. Serve it chilled, with an optional dollop of whipped cream, for a comforting dessert that’s a welcome twist on pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 55

Cool Down & Chill 5

Total Time 6 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings slices

Calories 357 kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ stick butter melted

Pumpkin Filling

16 oz cream cheese softened
¾ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon

For Serving

whipped cream optional

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Line a cookie sheet or pizza pan with aluminum foil.
Stir the melted butter into the graham cracker crumbs. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place the springform pan on the foil-lined sheet and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin, nutmeg, and cinnamon on medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
Bake in the center of the oven for 55 minutes, or until set.
Remove from oven. Cool completely. Chill at least 4 hours.
Run a dull dinner knife around the edge of the springform pan before loosening it.
Serve chilled, with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Pumpkin choice: Canned pumpkin is best for this cheesecake because fresh pumpkin can leave a stringy texture. Canned pumpkin also saves preparation time.

Nutrition

Calories: 357kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 162mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 4635IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg

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