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pumpkin cheesecake

A delicious pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.5 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 24 oz full-fat cream cheese softened at room temperature
  • 1.67 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup sour cream full-fat
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or foil, and spray with nonstick spray.
  2. Make the crust: Pulse cinnamon graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the prepared pan to form an even crust layer.
  3. Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated. Fold in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, flour, and salt.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust in the pan. Swirl with a toothpick or knife to create a marbled effect.
  5. Bake for 40 minutes, or until set on top. Rotate the pan halfway through baking.
  6. Allow to cool in the pan for 1 hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  7. Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Notes

This pumpkin cheesecake is rich, creamy, and bursting with seasonal flavors. Perfect for fall celebrations.