Description
Indulgent Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Delight dances with autumn’s warmth, blending creamy textures and rich seasonal flavors. Silky layers of caramel and pumpkin promise a dessert experience that welcomes cool evenings with comforting sweetness you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) melted butter
Cheesecake Base Ingredients:
- 3 packages (8 ounces or 226 grams each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) caramel sauce (plus more for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by blending graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the pan’s base to create a compact foundation.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugars until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency, gradually incorporating pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.
- Carefully distribute half the creamy cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust, generously streaming caramel sauce across the surface, then gently layering the remaining batter to conceal the caramel ribbons.
- Position the cheesecake in a preheated 325F (160C) oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 55-60 minutes until the center stabilizes with a subtle jiggle, indicating perfect texture.
- Remove from oven and permit the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours to set and develop rich, complex flavors.
- Before serving, embellish the chilled cheesecake with an artistic drizzle of additional caramel sauce, creating an enticing visual and flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Gently fold ingredients to avoid overmixing, which can cause the cheesecake to crack or become dense.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Enhance flavor by adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel drizzle for a delightful sweet-salty contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 391 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 261 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg