Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Pumpkin Cheesecake, a delightful dessert perfect for fall gatherings or holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, then mix in pumpkin, eggs, sour cream, flour, spices, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake until just set. Let cool in the oven, then refrigerate.
- Serve: Chill and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Bring ingredients to room temperature for creaminess.
- Avoid overbeating to prevent cracks.
- Bake in a water bath for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
