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Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake

A creamy and luscious dessert that combines the essence of fall with rich pumpkin and sweet caramel, perfect for gatherings or indulgent treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups ½ cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it's melted for easy mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 packages (8 oz) 4 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 4 large 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade) Use your favorite caramel sauce.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray or butter.
Make the Crust
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Prepare the Filling
  1. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, then gradually add sugar.
  2. Mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla, and spices.
  3. Add in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Bake
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill
  1. Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature for at least an hour, then refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
Add the Caramel
  1. Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top just before serving.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are key for a smooth cheesecake filling. You can double the recipe for larger gatherings and adjust spices based on preference.