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Description
A rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a warm spice blend, perfect for fall and holiday gatherings. This recipe features a smooth pumpkin filling atop a classic graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth.
- Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Pour filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or a gingersnap crust.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the batter once eggs are added.
- A water bath can help prevent cracking, but is not essential for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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