Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Jack-o-Lantern Cheesecake, a delightful blend of creamy pumpkin filling and a buttery graham cracker crust. Topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this festive dessert is perfect for Halloween gatherings or cozy autumn dinners. With its vibrant orange hue and rich taste, each slice promises to enchant your taste buds and create memorable moments with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add pumpkin puree; mix well. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in pumpkin spice blend.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 322
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg