How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Crust - A Step-by-Step Guide

As the weather cools and the leaves begin to change, it's officially pumpkin season. And what better way to celebrate than with a creamy and decadent pumpkin cheesecake? This Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Crust is the perfect dessert for any fall gathering or holiday feast. With a buttery pecan crust and a smooth pumpkin filling, this dessert is sure to impress all of your guests.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 5 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 cups pumpkin puree
  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)

Information

  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 15 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, butter or margarine, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Beat until thoroughly combined. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 2 cups of the whipped topping, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine pudding, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and 2 more cups of whipped topping. Stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining 1 cup of whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans if desired. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    563 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 66mg
    • Sodium: 492mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 225mg