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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Indulgent Pumpkin Cheesecake That Will Wow Your Guests

This pumpkin cheesecake is a creamy, velvety dessert perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it’s at room temperature for easy blending.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Also needs to be at room temperature.
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on your taste.
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar Infuses depth and moisture.
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree Opt for pure pumpkin for the best flavor.
  • 3 large Eggs Using room temperature eggs gives the best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon A quintessential fall spice.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg provides the best taste.
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves Can be omitted if preferred.
Crust
  • 2 cups Ginger Snap Cookies Consider swapping for graham crackers or Oreos.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Make sure it’s melted.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Baking pan for water bath

Method
 

Pumpkin Cheesecake Instructions
  1. Bring cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs to room temperature.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325ºF (163ºC).
  3. Combine crushed ginger snap cookies, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl.
  4. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 6 minutes.
  5. Blend cream cheese until silky smooth, then mix in sugars followed by pumpkin and spices.
  6. Fold in sour cream and eggs gently to avoid over-mixing.
  7. Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake in a water bath for approximately 65 minutes.
  8. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 5 hours.
  9. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill overnight.
  10. Serve topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow cheesecake to sit out for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor.

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