Jack-O’-Lantern Cheesecake
Jack-O’-Lantern Cheesecake is a festive dessert that combines creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a playful Halloween theme. Sitting atop a buttery graham cracker crust and adorned with whimsical whipped cream decorations, this delightful treat is sure to be the highlight of any autumn gathering. Each slice captures the warm flavors of fall, making it not just a dessert but also a nostalgic experience for all who indulge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- 2. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs (one at a time), cinnamon, and nutmeg; blend until creamy.
- 3. Pour filling into the crust and bake for about 45 minutes or until the center is slightly jiggly.
- 4. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- 5. Decorate with whipped cream to create a jack-o’-lantern face before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg