Description
A delicious cheesecake perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in pumpkin puree and spices until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream on top.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cheesecakes, pumpkin cheesecake, holiday desserts