Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin cheesecake is a popular dessert during the autumn season, especially around Thanksgiving. It combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Western Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3040

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 2 package Cream cheese, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground cloves
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• 2 tablespoon Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
6. Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Remove the sides of the springform pan.
7. Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
8. Serve chilled with whipped cream and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 380kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24g37%

Total Carbohydrate 36g12%

Sugars 24g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.