Description
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Delight is a luxurious dessert that perfectly captures the essence of autumn. This creamy cheesecake blends rich cream cheese with smooth pumpkin puree and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, each slice offers a delightful taste of fall that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a greased springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then stir in pumpkin puree and vanilla until combined.
- 3. Add eggs one at a time, beating gently after each addition. Mix in pumpkin spice blend until fully incorporated.
- 4. Pour filling into pre-baked crust and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 5. Turn off the oven, let cool inside with the door ajar for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For fresher flavor, use homemade pumpkin puree instead of canned. - Try an Oreo crust or add chocolate chips for a rich twist. - Top with whipped cream or caramel sauce for extra indulgence.