Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) to ensure even baking for your cheesecake.
- 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.
- 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.
- Pour Filling: Pour the pumpkin cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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