A creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for fall gatherings.
Author:Claire
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:7 hours 25 min
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until crumbs are moistened. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar, flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined.
Beat in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
Add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until each is incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
For a smoother cheesecake, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
To prevent cracking, avoid overmixing the batter and cool the cheesecake gradually.
Serve with whipped cream or a caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.