Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and gather your ingredients.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon. Stir in melted unsalted butter.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Blend in sour cream until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, flour, and brown sugar.
- Spoon 1 cup of cream cheese filling into pumpkin mixture; gently mix. Pour remaining cream cheese filling into crust, then dollop pumpkin mixture on top and swirl.
- Place the springform pan in a baking sheet and pour hot water into the sheet until halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until the center is set but jiggles slightly. Let cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Cool the cheesecake to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel drizzle, and crushed nuts before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure room temperature ingredients for best results. This recipe is make-ahead friendly for enhanced flavors.
