Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake Description

Here’s a pumpkin cheesecake recipe that you’re sure to love. Cheesecake is high in cholesterol, but outstanding in taste. So, when it’s made with pumpkin, it is simply….Spectacular! Even those of us with high cholesterol, can’t resist this truly delicious pumpkin cheesecake dessert. While this recipe is most often made in the Fall, why not make it any time of year!?

Number of Servings: Twelve

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients

Here’s the pumpkin cheesecake ingredients:

Cake Ingredients:
2 Sticks (One cup)	Butter
3	Eggs
2 1/2 cups	Flour
1 cup	granulated Sugar
1/2 cup	Pumpkin (canned or fresh pureed)
1/2 cup	Sour Cream
1 teaspoon	Vanilla
2 teaspoons	Baking Powder
1 teaspoon	Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon	Baking Soda
1/3 teaspoon (or less)	Salt

Filling Ingredients:
8 ounces	Cream Cheese
1/3 cup	Granulated Sugar
1	Egg
1/4 cup	Canned Pumpkin
1 tablespoon	Corn Starch
1/2 teaspoon	Vanilla

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Directions

Filling Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, beat ingredients until very smooth.
Set aside and prepare the cake batter.
Pour into a glass dish on top of the batter as described in the cake instructions below.

For Cake:

Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Add eggs and beat well.
Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
Mix in pumpkin and sour cream. Blend thoroughly until smooth.
Pour 1/2 of the batter into a buttered 13×9-inch glass baking dish.
Add the filling mix, spreading the batter evenly in the dish.
Add the remaining batter and lightly swirl into the filling.
Bake for 50 to 55 minutes.
Allow to cool.
Cut into twelve servings

Serving Tips and Suggestions:

Add whipped cream on top when serving.
Serve with a glass of cold milk.

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