Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Fall Dessert
A rich and creamy pumpkin swirl cheesecake that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until set. Let it cool before refrigerating.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, beat cream cheese at room temperature before mixing.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe