Description
A simple and delicious no-bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe. This dessert features a creamy pumpkin filling and a classic graham cracker crust, perfect for fall holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined and smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped heavy cream until just combined.
- Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free crust, use gluten-free graham crackers or a nut-based crust.
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Chill time is crucial for the cheesecake to set properly.
- This recipe can be made into mini cheesecakes using muffin tins and liners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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