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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake: Easy Recipe for Fall Bliss

This Pumpkin Cheesecake offers a creamy texture and cozy spices, making it a perfect dessert for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Can use homemade pumpkin puree if fresh pumpkins are available.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Vegan cream cheese works for a dairy-free option.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Granulated erythritol or coconut sugar for a lower sugar version.
  • 3 large eggs Flax eggs for a vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Increase for a spicier flavor if desired.
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Crust
  • 1 ½ cups graham crackers Crushed gingersnaps for extra spice or gluten-free cookies for a gluten-free version.
  • ½ cup butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • springform pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg, blending until smooth.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 50-60 minutes until edges are set.
  6. Cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow enough cooling time and chill overnight for deeper flavors.

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