Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

This Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese, making it a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table. With a smooth and creamy texture, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is straightforward and requires basic baking techniques. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the fall season with a classic dessert that everyone will love.

Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

This pumpkin cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust filled with a spiced pumpkin cream cheese mixture, baked to perfection. The recipe takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream for serving (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. 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 softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Bake: Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serve: Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Serve with whipped cream on top if desired.