Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CRUST; 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafters; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 5 tablespoons melted butter; 1/2 cup pecans; FILLING; 3 - 8 ounces pkgs cream cheese; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 5 eggs; 1/8 cup heavy cream; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 15 ounces pumpkin puree; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/8 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

CRUST
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafters
2 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup pecans
FILLING
3 - 8 ounces pkgs cream cheese
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 eggs
1/8 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon lemon zest
15 ounces pumpkin puree
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 cup sour cream

1
In a food processor, process all ingredients except the melted butter. Once processed into fine crumbs, stir in the butter. Then press the crust into the bottom of a spring form pan or a deep pie dish. Bake @ 375 degrees for 7 minutes or so. (reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees and place a dish with water in the oven)
2
Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until combined.
3
Add eggs one at a time and make sure to incorporate each completely before moving on to the next.
4
Beat in whipping cream and zest.
5
Whisk the pumpkin puree, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and sour cream together in a bowl.
6
Fold the pumpkin mixture into the cheesecake mixture until incorporated all the way through.
7
Pour the filling into the crust.
8
Place the cheesecake next to the pan of water and bake at 300-degrees for 1 hour and 5 min (or until the middle is set).

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CRUST, 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafters, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and more.

Yes, 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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