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Pumpkin Cheesecake

A thick slice of pumpkin cheesecake with a fluffy meringue topping, served on a white plate.
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A creamy and spiced pumpkin cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, perfect for fall holidays.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/4 cups sugar and flour until well combined.
  5. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
  6. Add pumpkin puree and mix until just combined.
  7. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing until each is incorporated. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.
  10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  11. Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  12. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • For a smoother cheesecake, you can use a water bath. Wrap the outside of the springform pan tightly with foil and place it in a larger roasting pan. Add hot water to the roasting pan, coming about halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  • Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added.

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