Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 stick melted salted butter
- Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
- 3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake
Time: 15 minutes prep, 60 minutes cook
Servings: 12
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 10-inch springform pan. Set aside.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.
- Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and place oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
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Summary
This is an easy pumpkin cheesecake. Try it, or my pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnaps and walnuts recipe, as a nice alternative to regular pumpkin pie. Neither will kill your craving for pumpkin pie this holiday season, but they might create a new craving for you! This is adapted from a Paula Deen recipe. Thanks Paula!
Reviews
November 10, 2011
If you're looking for a light, airy cheesecake, this isn't for you. But if you're in the mood for a creamy, rich cheesecake with a wonderful Autumn twist, you're going to love this!I've cooked/tasted this recipe!
Comments
November 14, 2011Pumpkin dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving. I love the idea of a creamy rich choice.
