The finished dish is a gorgeous tall cheesecake with a glossy caramel top. It sits on a white, round platter, the contrast emphasizing the dessert's warm orange hue. A sprinkling of crushed graham crackers and a dollop of whipped cream with a cinnamon stick gently laid on the side embellish the cheesecake.

Pumpkin Spice New York Cheesecake

Name: Pumpkin Spice New York Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cream cheese, 4 cups softened; Pumpkin puree, 1 cup; Sweetened condensed milk, 1 can; Large eggs, 3 room temperature; Ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons; Ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon; Ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon; Graham crackers, 2 cups crushed; Unsalted butter, 1/2 cup melted; Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup; Salt, 1/8 teaspoon

Category Dessert

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 70 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: October 14, 2024

There's no better way to celebrate the Dessert Day than with an iconic dessert: New York-style Cheesecake but with an autumnal twist showcasing key ingredients like cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and graham crackers.

Ingredients (for 8)

Cream cheese - 4 cups - softened
Pumpkin puree - 1 cup
Sweetened condensed milk - 1 can
Large eggs - 3 - room temperature
Ground cinnamon - 2 teaspoons
Ground nutmeg - 1 teaspoon
Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
Graham crackers - 2 cups - crushed
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - melted
Granulated sugar - 1/2 cup
Salt - 1/8 teaspoon

Preparation

Step 1 - 🕓🌡️🍯

Preheat your oven to 325F (163C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan to prevent your cheesecake from sticking.
Step 2 - 🍪🧈🍚

In a bowl, mix together the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and a tablespoon of sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of the springform pan for a crust. Bake this for 10 minutes.
Step 3 - 🥣🧀🥛

In a separate large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it's smooth. Gradually add the can of condensed milk and remaining sugar, aiming for a creamy texture. Then, beat the eggs into the mixture one at a time.
Step 4 - 🎃🧡🎇

Blend in the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to the cream cheese mixture. Pour this spiced mixture over the baked crust.
Step 5 - ⏳🔥🍮

Bake the cheesecake in your preheated oven for about 1 hour or until it's set. It might seem slightly jiggly, but it will firm as it cools. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely before removing the springform pan.
Step 6 - ⏰❄️🍰

Chill the cheesecake in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving. This allows it to set and increases the flavor.

Additional

New York has a long and fond history with cheesecake, making it the perfect dessert to celebrate Dessert Day in this city. Children can help with crushing the graham crackers for the crust and mixing the ingredients together. For an added indulgence, serve with caramel sauce or a fresh fruit compote on the side.