Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for autumn gatherings or any special occasion. The sweet maple syrup perfectly complements the earthy pumpkin and warm spices for a truly decadent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup pure pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream and maple syrup. Gradually beat this mixture into the cream cheese mixture until smooth.
- 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 and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar 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, run a knife around the edge of the pan and release the springform.
Notes
- For an even richer flavor, you can add a splash of bourbon to the filling.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a drizzle of maple syrup before serving.
- This cheesecake can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: PT30M
- Cook Time: PT1H10M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg