Description
Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake is a creamy dessert featuring spiced pumpkin and a crumbly cinnamon streusel topping. Ideal for Thanksgiving and autumn celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix until creamy.
- Blend in pumpkin purée, sour cream, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and cold butter with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour with the door cracked.
- Remove from oven and cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving, if desired.
Notes
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Optionally, serve with caramel sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Streusel, Dessert, Thanksgiving