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