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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients

Servings: 10-12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 50-55 minutes

Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tablespoons butter- melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cheesecake filling:

  • 32 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 15 oz. can pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 4 eggs

Toppings:

  • Whipped Cream and ground cinnamon

Instructions

Crust:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and prepare a 9” springform pan by spraying with non-stick spray and set aside. (For added protection, you can add a round of parchment paper along the bottom of the springform as well)
  • Prepare the crust by adding about 2 packages graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until you get about 2 cups of crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until well combined. Pour the crumbs into the prepared pan and gently press using the back of a spoon to form the crust. Be sure to bring the crumbs up about 1” up the sides.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Filling:

  • To prepare the cheesecake filling, add the softened cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment. Cream for 5-6 minutes or until light and fluffy. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly add the sugar and flour. Once the sugar is combined, increase to medium speed, and mix for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.
  • With the mixer on low speed, slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream and mix until combined. Slowly increase the speed to high for about 1 minute. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and mix additionally if needed.
  • Reduce the mixer to low speed and add the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Be careful not to overmix after adding the eggs!
  • Pour the batter over the baked crust and smooth.
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes then, without opening the oven door, reduce the heat to 200 and bake for an additional 50-55 minutes until the center slightly jiggles and the edges are set. (You are looking for a Jell-o consistency, not a runny/watery consistency. If the center still looks too watery, bake for an additional 5-10 minutes checking often. However, the cheesecake will set up more while cooling, so keep that in mind.)
  • Turn off the oven and slightly crack the oven door to allow the cheesecake to cool for 15-20 minutes before removing.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack until completely cooled and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours but overnight is recommended.
  • Once the cheesecake is set, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • ENJOY!