Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe! This delightful dessert marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of classic pumpkin pie, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this cheesecake is not only delicious but also make-ahead friendly, allowing you to prepare it a day ahead for stress-free entertaining. With its elegant layers and irresistible taste, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it topped with whipped cream or drizzled with caramel for an added touch of decadence!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Spread 1 1/3 cups of the batter into the graham cracker crust.
- Mix remaining batter with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice; spread over the first layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with optional toppings like whipped cream or caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg