Simple Chilled Pumpkin Cheesecake
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons butter 1/2 stick, melted and cooled slightly, unsalted
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Filling
- 1 cup pumpkin preferably homemade (learn how to make your own, puree
- 4 Tablespoons butter 1/2 stick, softened, unsalted
- 2 ounce packages cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Lightly butter a 7-inch springform pan and line the bottom edge with parchment paper; set aside.
For the Crust
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground ginger and melted butter. Mix well.
- Tip crumb mixture into bottom of the prepared pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Tamp the crumbs down firmly with the bottom of a glass.
- Bake until golden brown and toasted, about 7 minutes; set aside to let cool completely.
For the Filling
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1/4 cup softened butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the mixer. Add pumpkin purée and mix to combine.
- Add vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt and combine until smooth. Reduce speed to medium low and add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time; beat until smooth.
- Transfer pumpkin mixture to prepared pan, spreading it out evenly over the crust.
- Cover and chill until set, about 6 hours, or overnight. Remove outer ring of pan. Cut into slices and serve.
Notes
- adapted from Whole Foods Market.com
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 327mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 5880IU | 118% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.