Pumpkin Patch Cheesecake
A festive fall cheesecake featuring a creamy pumpkin spice-flavored filling, topped with mini pumpkin candies and piped green frosting to create a charming pumpkin patch design. The perfect Halloween dessert!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling time)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup Melted butter
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tsp Pumpkin spice
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- Decoration:
- Green frosting (for piping vines)
- Mini pumpkin candies (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin spice, and sour cream. Mix until fully combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the pumpkin filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Cool and Refrigerate: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- Decorate: Once the cheesecake is chilled, pipe green frosting to create vines on top. Place the mini pumpkin candies strategically across the cheesecake to create a pumpkin patch look.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this festive fall cheesecake!
Notes
- If you can’t find mini pumpkin candies, you can use small fondant pumpkins or candy corn as an alternative.
- For an extra fall touch, you can sprinkle a little cinnamon or pumpkin spice on top before serving.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use a hand mixer to blend the filling ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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