Description
Indulge in the essence of fall with this Pumpkin Patch Cheesecake, a creamy delight featuring a spiced pumpkin filling nestled in a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering, each slice evokes warm memories and seasonal flavors that will leave your guests craving more. Elevate your dessert table with this charming treat that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and lightly grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, followed by pumpkin puree, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool gradually in the oven for an hour before refrigerating 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 (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg