Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with this Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin pie into one luscious treat. This seasonal favorite features a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth cheesecake layer, and a rich pumpkin filling seasoned with warm spices. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any fall celebration, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also visually stunning, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for your dessert table. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, even novice bakers can impress their guests with this comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅔ cups crushed graham crackers
- ⅓ cup sugar (for crust)
- ⅔ cup butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 large eggs (2 for cheesecake layer, 2 for pumpkin layer)
- ½ cup sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (for cheesecake layer)
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup sugar (for pumpkin layer)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- ½ cup sugar (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for topping)
- ½ cup sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust, combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Blend in sugar and vanilla, then pour over the crust.
- Mix pumpkin puree with evaporated milk, remaining eggs, sugars, and spices until smooth; pour over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for approximately 80 minutes until set around the edges; cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg