Description
A deliciously creamy cheesecake with warm pumpkin spices, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or gingersnap cookies for extra spice)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Caramel drizzle (optional)
- Crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press this mixture into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, mixing well. Add the eggs one at a time on low speed. Finally, fold in the sour cream until fully blended.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, flour, and brown sugar. Fold 1 cup of the cheesecake batter into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour the plain cheesecake batter over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Place the springform pan in a larger baking pan and add hot water halfway up the sides for a water bath. Bake for 55–65 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. After that, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze individual slices for longer storage. Ensure to wrap them tightly to prevent freezer burn.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg