Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
- 2
Press into Pie Dish
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Mix the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and beat until well combined.
- 4
Add Pumpkin and Sour Cream
Mix in the pumpkin puree and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate Eggs and Spices
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until smooth.
- 6
Fill the Crust
Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, remove it from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the Topping
If desired, top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon before serving.