Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake
Enjoy this creamy and rich Pumpkin Cheesecake, perfectly spiced with warm autumn flavors and swirls of caramel sauce. A festive dessert ideal for fall gatherings and Thanksgiving.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
1. 2 cups cream cheese, softened
2. 1 cup pumpkin puree
3. 3/4 cup granulated sugar
4. 1/2 cup brown sugar
5. 3 large eggs
6. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7. 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
8. 1/2 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
9. 1 prepared graham cracker crust
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth.
3. Add pumpkin puree and mix well.
4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating after each.
5. Stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice.
6. Pour half of the mixture into the graham cracker crust.
7. Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the batter.
8. Pour the remaining batter on top and swirl the remaining caramel sauce.
9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges set and center slightly jiggles.
10. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours.
11. Drizzle extra caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overbaking to keep cheesecake creamy. Gluten-free crust alternative can be used as needed.
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