Description
Seasonal pumpkin swirl cheesecake brings creamy autumn magic to dessert tables with its rich, spiced layers. Silky cream cheese and warm spices intertwine, creating a luxurious finale that delights taste buds and warms hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) melted butter
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by warming it to 325F (163C), ensuring an ideal baking environment.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly into the base of a springform pan to create a solid foundation.
- Whip cream cheese and sugar in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency, then gently incorporate eggs individually, followed by a splash of vanilla extract.
- Create a fragrant pumpkin mixture by blending pumpkin puree with warm spices including cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, developing a rich autumn-inspired profile.
- Carefully distribute half the creamy cheesecake batter across the prepared crust, strategically dolloping the spiced pumpkin mixture on top.
- Using a knife, delicately swirl the two batters together, creating an elegant marbled pattern that promises visual and gustatory delight.
- Position the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a set texture that indicates perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool completely, enabling the filling to stabilize and flavors to harmonize before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing, which creates a silky cheesecake texture.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing and overbaking, using a water bath can help maintain even moisture and temperature.
- For gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs, keeping the same binding ratio with melted butter.
- Use freshly ground spices for more vibrant pumpkin flavor, enhancing the overall aromatic profile of the dessert.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 344
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg