Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for the fall season with a hint of caramel sweetness.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- whipped cream for serving (optional)
- chopped pecans for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom with foil to prevent leaks.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, sugars, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Place the cheesecake in a roasting pan, create a water bath, and bake for 60–70 minutes. Let it cool in the oven.
- Chill and serve: Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving and garnish with whipped cream and pecans.
Notes
- Bring ingredients to room temperature for best results.
- A water bath prevents cracking but is optional.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
