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pumpkin cheesecake

Fall Pumpkin Cheesecake

A delicious creamy pumpkin cheesecake perfect for fall celebrations.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 0.75 cups pecans
  • 0.75 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 10 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cups light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 cups pumpkin puree
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoons nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoons ground ginger

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Spray a 7-inch springform pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Pulse pecans in a food processor until finely ground and transfer to a bowl.
  3. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until coated and combined.
  4. Press crust mixture into the bottom of the springform pan; freeze for 25 minutes.
  5. Beat softened cream cheese and sugars until smooth.
  6. Add eggs, heavy cream, pumpkin puree, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; beat until well combined.
  7. Pour the filling into the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  8. Wrap the pan with tinfoil and place in the instant pot with 1.5 cups water and a trivet.
  9. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes, then natural release for 25 minutes.
  10. Cool on a rack before refrigerating for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  11. Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This pumpkin cheesecake is perfect for fall holidays and gatherings.
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