How to Make Holiday Pumpkin Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

The holiday season is the perfect time to indulge in rich, decadent desserts, and there's no better treat than a velvety, creamy pumpkin cheesecake. This show-stopping dessert is a festive twist on the classic cheesecake, featuring the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whether you're hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to treat yourself to something special, this holiday pumpkin cheesecake is sure to impress.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup finely ground pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 (14 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar caramel sauce, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, pecans, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pat into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks all at once; beat just until combined. Carefully fold in pumpkin and heavy cream, marbling but not mixing completely. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until center appears nearly set when shaken, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before chilling in a refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Drizzle caramel sauce over each serving.
  • Nutrition

    530 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 453mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 198mg