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Delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake: The Ultimate Thanksgiving Dessert


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

  • πŸͺ 2 cups crushed graham crackers
  • 🧈 Β½ cup melted butter
  • πŸ§€ 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • πŸŽƒ 1Β½ cups pumpkin purΓ©e
  • 🍚 1 cup sugar
  • πŸ₯š 3 large eggs
  • 🌿 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • πŸ‚ 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • πŸ§‚ ΒΌ tsp salt
  • πŸ₯› Whipped cream, for topping (optional)

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  • 🍁 Caramel drizzle, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. πŸ”₯ Preheat oven to 325Β°F (160Β°C).
  2. πŸͺ Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
  3. πŸ₯£ Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  4. πŸŽƒ Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
  5. πŸ”₯ Bake for 55–60 minutes until the center is almost set.
  6. ❄️ Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. 🍦 Top with whipped cream or caramel drizzle before serving.

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⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Bake Time: 1 hour
❄️ Chill Time: 4 hours
🍽️ Yield: 12 slices
πŸ”₯ Calories: ~420 per slice