Description
A delightful twist on classic cheesecake, combining rich, creamy texture with warm pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Additional ground cinnamon for garnish
- Coffee beans and cinnamon sticks for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon. Optionally, add coffee beans and a cinnamon stick for decoration.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours for best flavor.
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Spice, Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Latte