PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (A CHEESECAKE FACTORY COPYCAT)
This was in the October 29,2008 Food section of the Houston Chronicle and was proclaimed "holiday worthy"! Preparation time does not include chill time.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Cheesecake
Time 3h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
- Brush a 10 inch springform pan with some of the butter;stir remaining butter into graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup sugar and pinch salt.
- Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pan , packing it tightly and evenly.
- Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Cool on rack, then wrap outside of springform pan with heavy duty foil and place in a roasting pan.
- Bring a medium pot of water to boil.
- Meanwhile beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth; add remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar and beat until just light, scraping down sides of bowl and beaters as needed.
- Beat in the sour cream, then add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and beat until just combined; pour into cooled crust.
- Without pulling rack out, gently place roasting pan in oven and pour boiling water into roasting pan until it comes about halfway up side of springform pan.
- Bake until outside of cheesecake sets but center is still loose, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Turn off oven and open door briefly to let out some heat.
- Leave cheesecake in oven for 1 more hour, then carefully remove from roasting pan and cool on a rack.
- Run a knife around edges of springform pan, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
- Unlock and remove springform ring.
- To finish, place a dollop of whipped cream on each slice and sprinkile with toasted pecans.
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John Brigham
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cheesecake always turns out perfect. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Nailah Mahadik
[email protected]This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The pumpkin flavor is perfect and the cheesecake is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.
Nigah Hussain
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
SAQLAIN HAIDER
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I was looking for a pumpkin cheesecake recipe that was easy to follow and this one fit the bill perfectly. The cheesecake turned out amazing and I'm so glad I tried it.
Natalie Cruz
[email protected]This cheesecake is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I'm definitely going to make it again soon.
Manisha Joshi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. It's not too sweet and the flavors are perfectly balanced.
RUDY GIURICIN
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for our Thanksgiving dinner.
Michelle Simango
[email protected]This cheesecake is amazing! I love the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Maggie vaszquez
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the best pumpkin cheesecake I've ever had. Thank you for sharing it!
Tarek Ahmed
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect way to celebrate fall. It's festive and delicious, and it's sure to be a hit at your next party.
Moaaz Mohamed
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pumpkin pie, but this cheesecake has changed my mind. It's so delicious and I can't wait to make it again.
Papu Paul
[email protected]Wow! This cheesecake is incredible. The texture is so smooth and creamy, and the flavors are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe.
Elias Zufan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this cheesecake again and again.
Nesar Ahamd
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.
anass Pro
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's warm and comforting, and the flavors of pumpkin and cinnamon are divine.
USAMA JAVED
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake was surprisingly delicious and I couldn't stop eating it.
David Lopez
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses real pumpkin puree. It gives the cheesecake such a rich and flavorful taste.
Maverick Jackson Executive Director & CEO
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The cheesecake turned out perfectly and was so delicious.
Jay Cofield
[email protected]I've made this cheesecake a few times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Gaming With Samin
[email protected]This pumpkin cheesecake is a must-try! The flavors are perfectly balanced and the texture is so smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.