Description
A luxurious dessert with a creamy double-layer of cheesecake and spiced pumpkin puree, encased in a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 large eggs
- 4 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crusts
- Pumpkin Layer:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 4 pinches ground cloves, or more to taste
- 4 pinches ground nutmeg, or more to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Step 3: Divide the batter into two equal parts. Add pumpkin puree and spices to one part.
- Step 4: Pour the cream cheese mixture into the prepared graham cracker crusts. Alternate layers of plain and pumpkin cheesecake batter.
- Step 5: Bake for 45 minutes or until set. Let cool and chill before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese. Ensure the cheesecake cools completely before chilling for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake