Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Pumpkin Patch Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and warm autumn spices. Each bite offers a luscious texture and a nostalgic taste reminiscent of pumpkin-picking days. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any fall gathering, this dessert will impress your guests and evoke cozy memories, making it a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar while mixing until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, eggs one at a time, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until well-blended.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for about 55-60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door slightly; let cool for about an hour. Then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg