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delicious fall dessert treat

Pumpkin Spice 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 12 servings

Equipment

  • 1 springform pan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Cooling rack
  • 1 Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 packages 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 ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool on a cooling rack.
  • In another bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth using an electric mixer.
  • Add vanilla extract and pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture and blend well.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt, and mix until combined.
  • Stir in heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
  • Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
  • Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any leaks while baking.
  • Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set.
  • Turn off the oven and crack the door open slightly, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a cooling rack.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 3 hours before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth batter and prevent overmixing. Be careful not to open the oven door during baking to avoid cracks on the cheesecake's surface. You can add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon as a garnish for an extra touch of flavor.
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