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Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

4.8 from 148 reviews

Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake is a rich and creamy dessert combining smooth cream cheese and spiced pumpkin purée, baked on a crisp crust to create the perfect autumn treat.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling

  • 24 ounces (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure even baking for your cheesecake.
  2. Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust layer.
  3. Mix Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add pumpkin purée, sugar, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Pour Filling: Pour the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake: Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for approximately 55 to 65 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly jiggly but not liquid.
  6. Cool Down: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
  7. Serve: Carefully remove the springform pan sides, slice, and serve chilled. Optionally garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

  • Make sure all ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Do not overbake the cheesecake; it should be just set in the center to maintain creaminess.
  • Chilling the cheesecake overnight improves texture and flavor.
  • Use a water bath if desired to prevent cracks in the cheesecake surface.

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