Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and warm pumpkin spices. This dessert is an elegant addition to any fall gathering, from Thanksgiving feasts to cozy family dinners. The luscious cream cheese filling is beautifully swirled with rich pumpkin puree, creating a stunning presentation that will impress your guests. Easy to make and even more enjoyable to eat, this cheesecake can be prepared ahead of time and served chilled, making it a stress-free option for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream. Mix until combined.
- In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Fold half of the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin mixture.
- Pour half of the plain filling into the crust. Alternate dollops of plain and pumpkin filling; swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for about 1 hour or until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for an hour before cooling at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least five hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg