Description
Creamy, cozy, and rich — this Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake is the ultimate fall dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a silky vanilla cheesecake center, and a warmly spiced pumpkin topping, it’s a perfect treat for the holidays or any chilly day. This is one of the best easy dessert recipes to make ahead for Thanksgiving, cozy dinners, or fall baking ideas. A fantastic addition to your go-to dessert ideas, and it doubles as a show-stopper centerpiece!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup whipped cream (for topping)
2 tablespoons crushed graham crackers (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat until combined. Add 2 eggs (one at a time), mixing well. Mix in 1/4 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour over cooled crust.
4. In a separate bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth. Carefully spoon over the cheesecake layer.
5. Bake for 60–70 minutes until center is slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let sit for 1 hour.
6. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
7. Before serving, top with whipped cream and crushed graham crackers.
Notes
Bring all ingredients to room temperature for a smoother batter.
Avoid overbaking: a slight jiggle in the center is perfect.
Use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling, for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: layered pumpkin cheesecake, fall dessert, holiday cheesecake, Thanksgiving cheesecake