Description
Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that blends the rich flavors of chocolate with the warm spices of pumpkin. This creamy cheesecake features a delightful chocolate graham cracker crust and a fluffy whipped cream topping, making it an irresistible centerpiece for your Thanksgiving gathering or any festive occasion. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open; cool for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg