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delicious fall dessert recipe

Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan 9-inch
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Knife
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce for topping
  • 1/4 cup pecan halves for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar, then press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
  • Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt, then mix until well combined.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
  • Place the springform pan on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour or until the center is set.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake, then remove the sides of the springform pan.
  • Cool the cheesecake for an additional 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  • When ready to serve, drizzle caramel sauce over the top and garnish with pecan halves.

Notes

For best results, ensure that your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to prevent lumps in the cheesecake batter. Additionally, allow the cheesecake to cool in the refrigerator for the full resting time to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. If desired, you can prepare the cheesecake a day in advance, making it an excellent option for holiday gatherings.
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