Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
9 unit

graham crackers

broken

0.25 cup

sugar

1 tsp

ground cinnamon

0.25 cup

butter

melted

32 unit

cream cheese

room temperature

1.5 cup

sugar

3 unit

eggs

15 unit

pumpkin puree

1 cup

whipping cream

2 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 tsp

ground ginger

0.5 tsp

ground nutmeg

0.5 tsp

ground allspice

0.25 tsp

ground cloves

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2
~5 min

Wrap springform pan with foil.

Step 3
~5 min

Combine graham crackers, sugar, and cinnamon in a processor until finely ground.

Step 4
~5 min

Drizzle melted butter over the graham cracker mixture.

Step 5
~5 min

Blend until crumbs stick together.

Step 6
~5 min

Press crumbs onto the bottom of the springform pan.

Step 7
~5 min

Bake crust for 10 minutes.

Step 8
~5 min

Cool crust completely.

Step 9
~5 min

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.

Step 10
~5 min

Beat in eggs one at a time.

Step 11
~5 min

Add pumpkin, whipping cream, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice and cloves.

Step 12
~5 min

Beat until just blended.

Step 13
~5 min

Pour filling into prepared crust.

Step 14
~5 min

Place springform pan in a roasting pan.

Step 15
~5 min

Add water to the roasting pan until it comes halfway up the sides of the springform pan.

Step 16
~5 min

Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until slightly puffed and softly set.

Step 17
~5 min

Cool in pan.

Step 18
~5 min

Refrigerate overnight.

Step 19
~5 min

Cut around the sides of the pan to loosen the cake.

Step 20
~5 min

Release the pan sides.

Step 21
~5 min

Cut into wedges and serve.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating to prevent cracking.

Use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve chilled.

Pairs well with coffee or tea.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cranberry sauce
Apple crisp

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Popular dessert during Thanksgiving and other fall holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Fall Gatherings

Occasion Tags

Thanksgiving
Christmas
Holiday
Fall

Popularity Score

80/100