This Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Is the Fall Dessert You've Been Dreaming of

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Think of this dessert as the best of both worlds. It's a delicious rendition of a Thanksgiving must: sweet, spiced pumpkin served up in cheesecake form, complete with a crunchy, buttery graham cracker crust. Serve it once and it's sure to become a holiday mainstay for years to come. Heads up that you'll need to remember to plan ahead, as the recipe requires at least two hours of chilling time. In a pinch, feel free to prep this creamy cake up to two days in advance (something we like to refer to as make-ahead magic).

By

Betty Gold

and Sara Quessenberry

Updated on October 07, 2020

Use pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for a double dose of autumn flavor. **Get the recipe:** Pumpkin Cheesecake. Photo: John Kernick

Hands On Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

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Ingredients

Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from 14 graham crackers)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Filling

1 .25-ounce envelope unflavored gelatin
1 8-ounce bar cream cheese, at room temperature
1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Make the crust: Heat oven to 400° F. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter. Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan. Using a straight-sided dry measuring cup, press the mixture into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of the pan. Bake until set, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Make the filling: Sprinkle the gelatin over 1/4 cup boiling water. Let stand, stirring occasionally, until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
Using an electric mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Mix in the pumpkin, sour cream, sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Mix in the gelatin mixture until incorporated.
Chill: Pour the mixture into the crust and refrigerate, covered, until firm, at least 2 hours and up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458	Calories
29g	Fat
44g	Carbs
6g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g	37%
Cholesterol 80mg	27%
Sodium 233mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 44g	16%
Total Sugars 32g
Protein 6g	12%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

This Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Is the Fall Dessert You've Been Dreaming of

Ingredients

Directions

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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