Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 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
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 cup sugar and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream on top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be made a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cheesecakes