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Traditional Pumpkin Cheesecake

Delicious Traditional Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe for Fall Festivities

This Traditional Pumpkin Cheesecake combines creamy pumpkin filling with a crunchy crust, perfect for fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cups melted butter
Filling Ingredients
  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened 8 ounces each
  • 1 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.25 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Water bath

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in pumpkin, sour cream, vanilla, and spices. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
  3. Pour filling over crust. Place springform pan in a water bath and bake for 60–70 minutes until slightly jiggly in center.
  4. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  5. Transfer cheesecake to fridge and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 29g

Notes

Customize your cheesecake with maple syrup or an Oreo crust for unique flavors. Store leftovers tightly wrapped in the fridge for up to five days.

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