Description
A delicious blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin pie, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Spread 1 1/3 cups of the cheesecake mixture into the crust.
- Mix the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the remaining batter until well combined.
- Gently spread the spiced pumpkin mixture over the initial cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for at least three hours.
Notes
This cheesecake can be prepared a day ahead for intensified flavors. Customize with toppings like caramel or nuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg