Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Thanksgiving cheesecake recipe that’s perfect for your holiday feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree (optional for seasonal flavor)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, pumpkin puree, and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- For a firmer cheesecake, bake in a water bath.
- Top with whipped cream or caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cheesecake, holiday dessert, easy cheesecake recipe