How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the best things about fall is the abundance of delicious pumpkin-flavored dishes, and there's no dessert that captures the essence of the season quite like a pumpkin cheesecake. This creamy and indulgent dessert is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of autumn, and with a tangy sour cream topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your next gathering. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply looking for a special treat to enjoy at home, this recipe for Pumpkin Cheeseca...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs 50 mins
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 14 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup white sugar in a bowl; stir in butter. Press crust onto the bottom and 1 1/2-inches up the side of prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Stir pumpkin, cornstarch, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, and nutmeg into cream cheese mixture. Gradually beat in evaporated milk and eggs until just blended; pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Combine sour cream, 1/3 cup white sugar, and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Spread sour cream topping over cheesecake and bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, then carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour then refrigerate overnight.
  • Remove sides of pan; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Nutrition

    447 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 108mg
    • Sodium: 344mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 29g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 134mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 244mg