Haunted Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

This Haunted Pumpkin Cheesecake is a delightful Halloween-themed dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese with a spooky twist. Perfect for Halloween gatherings, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests with its festive presentation and delicious taste.

With its creamy texture and spiced pumpkin filling, this recipe is an excellent addition to your list of Halloween recipe ideas. It’s easy to make and can be decorated to fit your Halloween celebration.

Spooky Pumpkin Cheesecake for Halloween

This cheesecake features a smooth pumpkin filling on a graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and spooky decorations. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and chill, serving 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 large eggs
1 cup whipped cream for topping
Halloween-themed decorations (like candy eyes or chocolate spiders)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, mixing until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended.
Bake: Pour the pumpkin filling over the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
Decorate: Once chilled, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and decorate with Halloween-themed items like candy eyes or chocolate spiders for a spooky effect.
Serve: Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled, and enjoy your festive Halloween dessert!