Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake: Indulge in Homemade Delight
Indulge in a creamy and flavorful Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake that brings the essence of fall to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Add eggs, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt to the mixture. Beat until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Allow to cool before refrigerating.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use flavored cream cheese.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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