HOW TO MAKE IT :
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- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Blend in eggs one at a time, until smooth.
- Remove 1 1/3 cups of the cheesecake batter and spread it into the bottom of the graham cracker crust; set aside.
- Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to the remaining cheesecake batter and whisk gently until well combined. Carefully spread the pumpkin layer over the plain cheesecake layer with a spatula.
- Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool (about 1 hour), then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
- Serve with whipped cream, if desired!
NOTES
Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.
Make Ahead: Yes, you can make this pumpkin cheesecake ahead of time. Store it wrapped tightly in saran wrap until ready to serve.
Freeze: Yes, you can freeze this cheesecake! Allow to thaw in the fridge for 24 hours before serving.
NUTRITION INFORMATION:
YIELD:
8
SERVING SIZE:
1
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 202TOTAL FAT: 8gSATURATED FAT: 2gTRANS FAT: 0gUNSATURATED FAT: 5gCHOLESTEROL: 50mgSODIUM: 138mgCARBOHYDRATES: 29gFIBER: 1gSUGAR: 17gPROTEIN: 3g