Description
A creamy and rich cheesecake perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and spices; mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour filling over crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream on top.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake, holiday dessert