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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake

A creamy and decadent pumpkin cheesecake with a spiced graham cracker crust.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.33 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Crust Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until well combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

Cheesecake Filling Preparation

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in pumpkin puree, eggs one at a time, sour cream, and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Stir in pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt.
  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
  • Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
  • Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.