Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Pumpkin Cheesecake, a delightful twist on the classic dessert perfect for fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese
- softened to room temperature
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- packed
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- ⅓ cup (80 g) sour cream
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (244 g) pumpkin puree
- 2 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3 large eggs
- lightly beaten
- room temperature preferred
- ¾ cup (175 ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the brown sugar and granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared graham cracker crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To make the cinnamon whipped cream, beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
- Serve slices of cheesecake topped with cinnamon whipped cream.
Notes
For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Chill the cheesecake overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake, dessert, fall recipes, cheesecake, pumpkin, Thanksgiving dessert