Description
This Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. With a buttery graham cracker crust and velvety filling, it’s the perfect fall treat that’s sure to impress your guests. Chill it for a few hours to let the flavors meld together for the ultimate indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 3 hours to set.
Notes
- To avoid cracks in the cheesecake, do not overbake. The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it from the oven.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation.
- For a more intense pumpkin flavor, you can add extra pumpkin pie spice or a pinch of ground cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert, Fall Treats
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake, fall cheesecake, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin dessert, creamy cheesecake, holiday dessert, easy cheesecake