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A delectable pumpkin cheesecake with a golden-brown crust

How to Grow 7 Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of 7 pumpkin cheesecake recipes. It includes various preparation methods and flavor profiles to suit different preferences.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup melted butter
Filling
  • 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
  4. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
Cheesecake Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in pumpkin puree, sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon until just combined.
  3. Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  5. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  6. Remove from oven, cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature. A water bath can be used for an even creamier cheesecake, but it's not strictly necessary for this recipe.