Best 5 2 Step Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate fall delight with our tantalizing 2-Step Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. This decadent dessert combines the classic flavors of pumpkin spice with the creamy richness of cheesecake, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to autumn bliss.

Our recipe features a simplified 2-step process, making it accessible to bakers of all skill levels. The graham cracker crust provides a sturdy and flavorful base, while the luscious pumpkin cheesecake filling is a delightful blend of cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warm spices. The result is a perfectly balanced cheesecake that is both creamy and flavorful, with a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg that captures the essence of the season.

To elevate your cheesecake experience, we also offer variations and additional recipes to cater to diverse preferences. For a gluten-free option, try our Almond Flour Pumpkin Cheesecake Crust, which provides a delicious and healthier alternative. If you're a fan of chocolate, our Pumpkin Cheesecake with Chocolate Ganache is an irresistible treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the classic pumpkin cheesecake filling. And for those who love a touch of tanginess, our Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping adds a delightful contrast to the sweetness of the cheesecake.

With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a stunning and delicious pumpkin cheesecake that will impress your family and friends. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of fall with our 2-Step Pumpkin Cheesecake and its delightful variations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

2 STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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Found this recipe on another website last year and made it for thanksgiving. It was a hit - even my husband that doesn't like cheesecakes even ate this one.

Provided by tami sweebe

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg 8-oz cream cheese softened
1 c canned pumpkin pie mix
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spices
1 pkg 8-oz container cool whip
1 prepared graham cracker crust

Steps:

  • 1. beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar and spice in a large bowl with wire whisk or electric mixer until smooth.
  • 2. gently stir in the whipped topping
  • 3. spoon into crust; refrigerate 3 hours or until set
  • 4. Store left over cheese cake in refrigerator.

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake image

Mix, pour, bake-that's all you have to do for this 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake! This PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP Pumpkin Cheesecake is great for Thanksgiving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 4h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
dash ground cloves
dash ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 ready-to-use graham cracker crumb crust (6 oz.)
1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, pumpkin, vanilla and spices in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 min. or until center is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with COOL WHIP just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.8818 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

DOUBLE LAYER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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A great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for those cheesecake fans out there. Serve topped with whipped cream.

Provided by Stephanie Phillips

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 4h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
½ cup pumpkin puree
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
½ cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.
  • Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Cholesterol 108.1 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 354.4 mg, Sugar 24.9 g

PHILADELPHIA 3-STEP PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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This is "cheesecake for dummies"! I found this recipe on kraftfoods.com and it is the easiest way to making a cheesecake other than buying it. People who don't like pumpkin pie will love this! Pumpkin Pie Spice can be used in place of the cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Cooking time includes refrigeration time!

Provided by Maggie

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground cloves
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 graham cracker pie crust
1 cup whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spices in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Add eggs; beat just until blended.
  • Pour into crust.
  • Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Top with whipped topping just before serving. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 15.3, Cholesterol 121, Sodium 382, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 23.9, Protein 7.4

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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This dessert delivers all the warm spices of pumpkin pie along with the tangy creaminess of cheesecake. To help the filling come together easily, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature, and refrain from mixing on high, which will incorporate too much air, causing the cheesecake to rise, then fall. The cake is finished in the oven with the heat turned off; that gentle reduction in heat eliminates the need for a water bath and reduces the likelihood of cracks or a grainy texture.

Provided by Vallery Lomas

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield One 9-inch cheesecake

Number Of Ingredients 21

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups/235 grams finely crushed graham cracker crumbs (from about 15 whole crackers)
1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
Dash of kosher salt
3 (8-ounce/225-gram) packages full-fat cream cheese (not whipped), at room temperature
1 1/4 cups/250 grams granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup/240 grams canned pumpkin purée
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream, cold
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh nutmeg, for grating

Steps:

  • Prepare the crust: Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter and dash of salt in a large bowl; stir until all crumbs are moistened. (If making the crumbs from whole crackers, use a food processor to pulse the crackers to a fine consistency, then add the sugar, melted butter and salt, and pulse again to combine.)
  • Add the crumb mixture to the springform pan and use the bottom of a measuring cup to press it in an even layer and up the edges of the pan by about 1 inch. Bake until the crust is set, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Reduce oven temperature to 300 degrees.
  • As the crust cools, make the filling: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and sugar. Beat on low until smooth and combined, about 1 minute.
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Continuing to mix on low speed, add the spice mixture, pumpkin purée and vanilla to the filling. Mix until smooth, about 1 minute, using a rubber spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Increase the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating until mostly mixed in before adding the next. Be careful not to overmix!
  • Grease the sides of the springform pan again with cooking spray. Pour the filling into the pan and smooth the top with a rubber spatula. Gently tap the bottom of the pan against the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Bake on the middle rack at 300 degrees for 1 hour, or until the sides of the cheesecake are set and the middle jiggles slightly when shaken. To keep from overbaking, look for a 2- to 3-inch round in the center of the cheesecake to jiggle. Try not to open the oven door more than absolutely necessary to check the doneness! The change in temperature can cause the cheesecake to crack.
  • Turn the oven off and keep the oven door shut. Keep the cheesecake in the warm oven with the door closed for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and carefully run an offset spatula or butter knife along the edge of the pan to loosen. Allow the cheesecake to sit at room temperature on a wire rack until no longer warm, about 1 hour. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and let rest until completely chilled, about 4 hours or until ready to serve.
  • Serve as is, or make the optional whipped cream: Combine the heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl and whisk with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Serve each slice of cheesecake with the cinnamon whipped cream, if using, and a grating of nutmeg, if desired.

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree has a richer flavor than canned pumpkin puree. To make your own pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until tender, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • Don't overbeat the cheesecake batter. Overbeating the batter will make the cheesecake tough. Simply beat the ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to prevent it from cracking. To create a water bath, simply place the cheesecake pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving. Chilling the cheesecake allows it to set properly and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

This two-step pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit with guests. The creamy pumpkin filling is perfectly complemented by the graham cracker crust. Whether you're serving it for a holiday gathering or just a special occasion, this cheesecake is sure to be a hit.

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