pumpkin cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Roda Laser
Elwood, IN

This is a recipe I got from a magazine and modified to suit my taste. My son-in-law asks for this cheesecake every holiday. It is my favorite too.

(1 rating)
yield 10 - 12
cook time 2 Hr

Ingredients For pumpkin cheesecake

  • 1 1/2 stick
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 1/2 c
    graham crackers crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    sugar - for crust
  • 2 c
    sugar - for filling
  • 4 (8oz) pkg
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1 (15oz) can
    pumpkin
  • 6
    eggs, beaten and room temperature
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground cloves
  • 1 tsp
    salt

How To Make pumpkin cheesecake

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325f. Place parchment paper in bottom of 10" springform pan and brush with melted butter (brush sides of pan also).
  • 2
    Mix butter with crumbs and sugar for crust. Press in pan bottom and up sides. Bake until brown, 15min. Cool on cooling rack.
  • 3
    Beat cream cheese with mixer till smooth. Add sugar for filling, sour cream, pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, spices, and salt - blend together. Pour into cooled crust.
  • 4
    Bake for 1 hour 45 minutes or until cheesecake center is almost set.
  • 5
    Run a knife around the edges and cool on cooling rack.
  • 6
    Keep in refrigerator overnight. Bring to room temperature and remove the ring from the pan. Serve with favorite toppings.

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