Extreme Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Extreme Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 krispy kreme cinnamon twist doughnuts; ¼ cup butter, melted; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons sugar, divided; ¾ cup canned pumpkin; 4 egg yolks, divided; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground mace; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon salt; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons whipping cream; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon lemon extract; 2 krispy kreme pumpkin spice cake doughnuts

Servings: persons

4 krispy kreme cinnamon twist doughnuts
¼ cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
¾ cup canned pumpkin
4 egg yolks, divided
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract
2 krispy kreme pumpkin spice cake doughnuts

1
In the work bowl of a food processor, grind cinnamon twists into crumbs.
2
Combine with melted butter.
3
Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan.
4
In a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, cinnamon, mace, ginger, and salt.
5
Mix well; set aside.
6
In another bowl, beat cream cheese at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
7
Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar; mix well.
8
Add whole egg, remaining egg yolk, and whipping cream, beating well.
9
Add cornstarch, vanilla, and lemon extract, beating until smooth.
10
Add pumpkin mixture and mix well.
11
Pour batter into prepared pan.
12
Crumble pumpkin spice cake doughnuts into pea-sized pieces and sprinkle over batter.
13
Bake at 350 F for 50 minutes.
14
Do not overbake.
15
Center may be soft but it will firm up when chilled.
16
Let cheesecake cool on a wire rack for 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
17
*Krispy Kreme Pumpkin Spice Cake Doughnuts are available only from September 30 through December 31 each year.
18
When they are out of season, you can substitute 2 Krispy Kreme Glazed Sour Cream Doughnuts, crumbled and mixed with 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice.

1044

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 krispy kreme cinnamon twist doughnuts, ¼ cup butter, melted, 1 cup sugar, divided, 2 tablespoons sugar, divided, and more.

Yes, Extreme Pumpkin Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Extreme Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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