Print

Irresistible Friendsgiving Dessert

Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Delight your guests with this creamy pumpkin cheesecake, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust—perfect for any festive gathering and sure to create lasting memories!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
  5. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until well incorporated.
  6. Add pumpkin puree, sour cream, and eggs one at a time, mixing until creamy.
  7. Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg until evenly blended.
  8. Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth out the top.
  9. Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  10. Allow cooling at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
  11. Carefully release from the springform pan and slice into generous pieces.
  12. Optionally top with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://sugarspooned.com/irresistible-friendsgiving-dessert-pumpkin-cheesecake-delight/