Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with this decadent Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake. Creamy cheesecake with a spiced pumpkin swirl, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with foil.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Set aside some batter, then add pumpkin, spices, and flour to the rest.
- Assemble: Pour pumpkin batter over crust. Swirl reserved batter on top with a knife.
- Bake: Place in a water bath and bake until set.
- Chill: Cool, refrigerate, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For easy slicing, warm the knife under hot water between cuts.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
