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A whole pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust

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This recipe is for pumpkin cheesecake, featuring a spiced crust and a creamy pumpkin filling, perfect for a fall dessert. It yields approximately 8 servings and takes around 1 hour and 45 minutes to prepare and cook.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 15 ounces canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • large bowl
  • electric mixer
  • wire rack

Method
 

Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; stir in melted butter until fully mixed.
  3. Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, mixing until just combined.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan and spread evenly.
  4. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  5. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  6. Remove from the oven, cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For best results, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps in the filling. A water bath can also be used for baking to prevent cracks, though it is optional. Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired.