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delicious and simple dessert

Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Wire rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
  • Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until evenly incorporated.
  • Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the center is just set.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake.
  • Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake batter. Additionally, be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the eggs to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. Allow the cheesecake ample resting time in the refrigerator to achieve the best texture and flavor.
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