Description
Indulge in the rich, nutty flavors of brown butter combined with the comforting sweetness of pumpkin in this decadent Brown Butter Pumpkin Cheesecake. A perfect dessert for fall gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until well combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with ¾ cup granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Stir in pumpkin puree until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and heavy cream.
- Pour filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For an extra nutty flavor, you can brown the butter used for the crust. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until it turns a golden brown and smells nutty. Let it cool slightly before using.
- Serve with whipped cream or a caramel sauce for an extra decadent treat.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT1H10M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg