Best 5 Pumpkin Cheesecake In Nut Crust Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors with our delectable Pumpkin Cheesecake in Nut Crust, a timeless classic reborn with a contemporary twist. The smooth and velvety pumpkin filling, infused with warm spices, rests majestically atop a crisp and nutty graham cracker crust. This symphony of textures and flavors is further elevated by a luscious layer of homemade whipped cream, creating a dessert that tantalizes the taste buds and captivates the senses.

Additional recipes featured in this article offer variations on this classic, including a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions and a fun-sized mini cheesecake option for a bite-sized treat. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process, ensuring a perfect cheesecake every time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PUMPKIN WALNUT CHEESECAKE



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One of my friends gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite. I especially love making this dessert for Thanksgiving. But be forewarned-you can't eat just one slice! -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cream, cinnamon and cloves until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 1 hour. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir in walnuts. Carefully sprinkle over hot cheesecake. , Bake 45 minutes longer or until center is just set. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN NUT CRUST



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Some cheesecakes are the culinary equivalent of a punch in the gut: too sweet, too heavy, too filling. This one, first published in The Times in 1984, is delightfully different. It's lightly-sweet, slightly tangy and gently laced with spiced pumpkin flavor. The texture is surprisingly airy. Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream or créme fraîche. Don't skip the part of the recipe that calls for allowing it to cool in the oven overnight; it promises a crack-free, glossy top.

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 9h30m

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups ground pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 egg white, beaten until frothy
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
4 eggs
3 egg yolks
2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
2 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon rind
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (or use 3 tablespoons flour)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 pound pumpkin puree, fresh or canned
Coarsely grated lemon rind for garnish

Steps:

  • For the crust, mix nuts with sugar, egg white, ginger and rind just until mixture is bound together. Press into bottom and a little up the sides of 10-inch spring-form pan.
  • For the filling, lightly beat eggs and yolks; add softened cream cheese and sugar and beat until thoroughly mixed.
  • Beat in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, lemon rind and cornstarch or flour. Beat in cream, vanilla and pumpkin.
  • Pour into nut crust. Place pan of hot water in bottom of oven to keep cake from cracking. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 275 degrees and bake 50 to 60 minutes longer. When done, the cheesecake will look set, but the center might still be jiggly. It will set as it cools.
  • Turn off heat and allow cake to cool in oven overnight, about eight hours. Then chill.
  • Remove spring-form before serving and decorate cake with coarsely grated rind.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 531, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 330 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KETO PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND PECAN CRUST



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This recipe is a yummy and rich-tasting cross between my decades-old cheesecake recipe and pumpkin pie, converted to be low-carb. I also use low-fat cream cheese to reduce the amount of fat. It's wonderful for Thanksgiving, or just for fun anytime. Unless you tell people it's low-carb, they'll never guess!

Provided by DRJILL2

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 5h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup almonds
1 cup pecans
2 (1 gram) packets granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
⅔ cup granular sucralose sweetener (such as Splenda®)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Pulse almonds and pecans together in a food processor until ground, but not paste-like. Add sweetener and butter; pulse to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes.
  • Blend cream cheese and 2/3 cup sweetener in food processor or with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix in pumpkin, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth, about 2 minutes more. Add in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Pour batter into the prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until just set in the center, or when the filling jiggles but does not run, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Run a knife around the edge of the cheesecake, cover, and refrigerate at least 4 hours, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 64.5 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 255.3 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE



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When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made homemade butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. -Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 to 16 pecan halves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill. , For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the pumpkin, spices and salt. , Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. , Meanwhile, for topping, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread over filling; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. , Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Top with chopped pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN A PECAN CRUST



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This is from the November, 1996 issue of Bon Appetit Magazine. We have it every Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin pie. You can use any kind of cookie crumbs you like for the crust; this year I used Keebler Cashew Shortbread Sandies and they were fabulous.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup ground pecans
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Crust: Combine all crust ingredients in medium bowl and stir until moist clumps form.
  • Press into bottom and 1" up sides of 9" springform pan (2 1/2" deep). Refrigerate.
  • Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spice, and beat until well blended.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour filling into crust (filling will extend above crust).
  • Bake until top is golden and center is softly set, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Remove pan sides.
  • Garnish cake with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 188.1, Sodium 461.7, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2, Sugar 30.8, Protein 11.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin purée. Fresh pumpkin purée has a richer flavor than canned pumpkin purée. To make your own pumpkin purée, simply roast a pumpkin until tender, then scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth.
  • Don't overmix the cheesecake batter. Overmixing the cheesecake batter can result in a dense, crumbly cheesecake. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. Baking the cheesecake in a water bath helps to prevent the cheesecake from cracking. To create a water bath, place the cheesecake pan inside a larger pan filled with hot water.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. Cheesecake needs to cool completely before serving in order to set properly. Allow the cheesecake to cool for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Conclusion:

This pumpkin cheesecake in a nut crust is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for fall. The cheesecake is creamy and flavorful, with a hint of pumpkin spice. The nut crust is a nice complement to the cheesecake, and it adds a touch of crunch. This cheesecake is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!

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