Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

 

Round off your Thanksgiving feast on a sweet note with a decadent pumpkin spice cheesecake. The velvety pumpkin-flavored filling, infused with aromatic spices, sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert is a celebration of autumn flavors in every creamy bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 4 large eggs

Steps:

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. 2.Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to create the crust.
3. 3.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. 4.Add pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
5. 5.Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated.
6. 6.Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
7. 7.Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
8. 8.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.