Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake

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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Left in oven

    5 hrs

  • Total Time

    6 hrs 20 mins

  • Servings

    10 slices

  • Calories

    725 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin cheesecake tastes like a pumpkin pie and a cheesecake had a baby. With the perfect balance between creamy and cakey, that cheesecake tang that you know and love, and pumpkins of course. This is the ultimate fall dessert! 

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 ounces gingersnap cookies approx. 1 1/2 cup cookie crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening.
  2. Crush the gingersnap cookies in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter and brown sugar. Mix until the crumbs are all moistened and press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to whip together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy and fluffier. About 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add in the pumpkin puree, eggs, and sour cream. Beat on low until incorporated.
  5. Add in vanilla extract and pumpkin pie seasoning, and flour. Mix until incorporated and smooth. Pour mixture into the springform pan.
  6. Crumple up 3 sheets of aluminum foil into even, flat discs. Place crumpled foil on a baking sheet. Place the springform pan on top of these foil discs to elevate the cake so it doesn't touch your baking sheet. Fill the baking sheet with a layer of ice, surrounding the springform pan.
  7. Bake in the center rack of the oven for 1 hour. Do not open the oven door. At the end of the hour, turn off the oven, and continue to keep the door closed. Let the cheesecake slowly cool in the oven for 5-6 hours to prevent cracking. Remove from oven and refrigerate in pan until ready to serve.
  8. Remove the springform pan ring before serving. Add a little whip cream and a drizzle of caramel and enjoy! To store, make sure it is refrigerated.

Notes

  • Can use a graham cracker crust if preferred.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 725kcal (36%) Carbohydrates 81g (27%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 159mg (53%) Sodium 466mg (19%) Potassium 230mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 61g (122%) Vitamin A 7909IU (158%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 725 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 725kcal 36%
Carbohydrates 81g 27%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 42g 65%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 466mg 19%
Potassium 230mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 61g 122%
Vitamin A 7909IU 158%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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