Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Cheesecake
Experience the magic of Halloween with this Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Cheesecake. This creamy, spiced cheesecake is nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, capturing the essence of fall in every bite. With its vibrant orange hue and festive decorations, it’s the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween gatherings. Easy to prepare and utterly delicious, this dessert will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 16 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Mix in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until smooth.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg