Description
This Traditional Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert that merges the richness of creamy cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavor of classic pumpkin pie. It features a buttery cinnamon graham cracker crust, a velvety pumpkin-infused filling, and a light dusting of cinnamon on top. Perfect for quick breakfast leftovers, dinner ideas, or a cozy seasonal treat. If you’re looking for an easy recipe that impresses without being fussy, this is the ultimate fall and winter dessert.
Ingredients
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin purée
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat again until fluffy.
3. Mix in pumpkin purée, then add eggs one at a time, beating on low speed. Add sour cream, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour filling into cooled crust. Tap gently to release air bubbles.
5. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly.
6. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake sit in the oven for 1 hour.
7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Dust with cinnamon before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a spicier twist, replace graham crackers with crushed gingersnaps.
Don’t skip the chill time—overnight is best for the perfect texture.
To avoid cracks, bake with a water bath or place a pan of hot water on the rack below.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg