Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin with this Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe. Perfect for any gathering, this dessert features a luscious pumpkin layer atop a smooth cheesecake filling, all beautifully set in a graham cracker crust. Whether you’re hosting a holiday feast or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this make-ahead treat simplifies your preparation while enhancing the flavors. Top it with whipped cream or fresh fruit for an extra special touch that will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
- 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust (store bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Reserve 1 1/3 cups of the batter and spread it into the graham cracker crust.
- Mix the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the remaining batter until well combined, then pour over the plain layer.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 87mg