Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.
This pumpkin cheesecake recipe is easy and has just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. It tastes exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie – the best of both worlds. The only thing difficult about this cheesecake is waiting for it to cool down so you could eat it!
This pumpkin cheesecake is delicious by itself but is just over-the-top impressive when you add some of that caramel sauce and rum-infused whipped cream. This is the perfect holiday dessert. It’s inspired by Fall, makes your home smell incredible, and will have your dinner guests humming with delight.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 12 whole graham crackers)
6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) melted, unsalted butter
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 cups (about 9 oz by weight) packed light brown sugar
15 oz canned pumpkin pie mix (use half of the 30 oz can)
4 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
2 Tbsp all-purpose flour *measured correctly
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (or make your own)
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp real vanilla extract
Optional Pumpkin Cheesecake Toppings:
1 cup of cold heavy cream beat with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla
Pumpkin pie spice to dust
Toasted pecans
Caramel sauce – this 8-minute recipe will rock your cheesecake
How to Make a Pie Crust:
Preheat Oven to 350˚F.
1. Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
2. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 6 Tbsp melted butter. Transfer into a 9-inch springform pan with 3″ tall walls and use a large spoon to press crumbs into the bottom of your springform pan, and going about 1/2″ up the sides of the pan. Bake at 350˚F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temp.
How to make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
Preheat Oven to 350˚F.
1. In the bowl of your mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the 3 packages of softened cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar on med speed until light and fluffy and without lumps (5 min), scraping down the bowl once to make sure you don’t have chunks of cream cheese. Tip: brown sugar is considered “packed” when it holds it’s shape as it comes out of the measuring cup.
Have a taste of this cream cheese frosting. It would make a super yummy frosting actually! Just don’t eat too much. You need it for your cheesecake.
2. In a separate bowl, using a whisk, stir together 15 oz pumpkin pie mix, 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp flour, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add this mixture to the cheesecake filling and continue mixing on low speed just until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
3. Transfer filling into pre-baked crust and bake on the middle rack at 350˚F for 1 hour. Turn off heat, prop the oven door open slightly with a wooden spoon and let cheesecake sit in the oven another 45 min. Then remove from the oven and let cool to room temp before covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating. Serve when fully chilled (at least 4 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight).
4. Before serving, carefully remove cheesecake from springform pan by running a blunt knife along the sides of the cheesecake to release from the springform mold. Add desired toppings (see list above) and serve
To Make the Whipped Cream:
Tip: Freeze mixing bowl for 10 minutes to get the best whipped cream results.
1. In a cold mixing bowl, add 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla. Beat on high speed until fluffy and spreadable. Don’t over-beat or it will turn buttery. It only takes less than 2 min to make fresh whipped cream.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients
The Crust:
The Filling:
- 3 8-ounces each packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups about 9 oz by weight packed light brown sugar
- 15 oz can pumpkin pie mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp real vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- 1 cup of cold heavy cream beat with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla
- Pumpkin pie spice to dust
- Toasted pecans
- Caramel sauce
Instructions
How to Make the Crust: Preheat Oven to 350˚F.
-
Pulse graham crackers in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
-
In a medium bowl, stir together 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 6 Tbsp melted butter. Transfer into a 9-inch springform pan with 3" tall walls and use a large spoon to press crumbs into the bottom of your springform pan, and going about 1/2" up the sides of the pan. Bake at 350˚F for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and cool to room temp.
How to make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling: Preheat Oven to 350˚F.
-
In the bowl of your mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the 3 packages of softened cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups brown sugar on med speed until light and fluffy and without lumps (5 min), scraping down the bowl once to make sure you don't have chunks of cream cheese. Tip: brown sugar is considered "packed" when it holds it's shape as it comes out of the measuring cup.
-
Have a taste of this cream cheese frosting. It would make a super yummy frosting actually! Just don't eat too much. You need it for your cheesecake.
-
In a separate bowl, using a whisk, stir together 15 oz pumpkin pie mix, 4 large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp flour, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 tsp salt and 1 Tbsp vanilla extract. Mix until well combined. Add this mixture to the cheesecake filling and continue mixing on low speed just until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.
-
Transfer filling into pre-baked crust and bake on the middle rack at 350˚F for 1 hour. Turn off heat, prop the oven door open slightly with a wooden spoon and let cheesecake sit in the oven another 45 min. Then remove from the oven and let cool to room temp before covering with plastic wrap and refrigerating. Serve when fully chilled (at least 4 hours in the refrigerator, or overnight).
-
Before serving, carefully remove cheesecake from springform pan by running a blunt knife along the sides of the cheesecake to release from the springform mold. Add desired toppings (see list above) and serve.
To Make the Whipped Cream:
-
Tip: Freeze mixing bowl for 10 minutes to get the best whipped cream results.
-
In a cold mixing bowl, add 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream, 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla. Beat on high speed until fluffy and spreadable. Don't over-beat or it will turn buttery. It only takes less than 2 min to make fresh whipped cream.
.
natashaskitchen
No Bake Cheesecake with Strawberries (VIDEO) 
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Recipe 
Mini Cheesecakes with Caramel Sauce (VIDEO) 
Pumpkin Mousse Recipe 
Pumpkin Bread Recipe 
Pull-Apart Pumpkin Bread Recipe 
Hi! I'm Natasha Kravchuk. Here you'll find delicious, trusted recipes with easy step-by-step photos and videos. 
This sounds amazing! I’m hoping to make it for Christmas Day dessert – but we have 10 people to feed so was considering making it in a 12inch springform pan. Do you have any suggestions on adjusting the recipe amount for that size?
Hi Shauna, it will be a very short cheesecake in a 12″ you may consider making 1.5 to 2 times the recipe.
I made this cheesecake as directed. It was fabulous! Even though the top cracked because I wasn’t sure if it was done, it was still creamy. I just covered the cracks with the caramel sauce. Delicious!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Linden! Thank you for that awesome review!
How come my cheesecake center didn’t sink like yours is mined not finish baking?
Hi Angelina, with cheesecakes, they typically rise in the oven and then settle down as they cool and set.
Made this recipe and followed it to the letter, I’ve never made cheesecake even though I love cooking and baking because I was always intimidated! So happy I tried this recipe, my husband who doesn’t like pumpkin but loves cheesecake said that this was one of the best cheesecake he has ever had! Restaurant quality and worth every calorie.
Awww that’s the best! I’m so glad you went for it! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m all smiles!
Made this fabulous cheesecake for Thanksgiving. Let me tell you – it was the star of the dessert table! Everyone commented on it. A couple notes, I accidentally bought pumpkin purée instead of pie filling so to compensate for flavor I added an additional 1/2 tsp. of the pumpkin pie spice. Flavor was excellent! Also, people here have mentioned that their cheesecake cracked. Mine did pretty badly as well (I didn’t do a water bath FYI). However, I learned how to fix this issue with a clever trick! After the cheesecake is fully chilled and set (I did overnight) warm an offset spatula in some hot water, wipe clean, and then use it to gently press and spread the top of the cheesecake until you fill in the cracks and smooth out the top, stopping periodically to wipe off the spatula and rewarm it. Once you’re satisfied with the repair job, pop it back in the fridge for a bit to firm back up before serving. Works like a charm. Thank you, Natasha, for this excellent recipe!!!
I’m so glad you loved the pumpkin cheesecake and thank you for sharing your great tip about cracks. I love that!
I figured this would taste good. I was not prepared for just how amazing it would taste. I topped it with caramel, homemade whipped cream, and chopped pecans. So so good!!
It is one of our favorites! Thank you for that awesome review, Andrea!
OMG! This is the best cheese cake ever! The texture is perfect, and the caramel sauce is just amazing! I will definitely save and use this recipe over and over again! Natasha, whatever I tried from your recipes came out delicious! You are my favorite! Thank you for all the goodies!
I’m so happy to hear that. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Natasha! Love your recipes, this one looks amazing! I’m thinking about making this crust-less. Would there need to be any adjustment to the cooking time? Thanks!
Hi Kayla, without tested that I can not advise. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.
Could adding a tbsp of rum be too much?
I haven’t tested that but I think it could work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
I made this cheesecake for our lunch at office. It turned out delicious! I skipped caramel topping as I didn’t have time for it. But my cheesecake cracked just in the middle while cooling in the oven. Any idea why?
Hi Inessa, I’m so glad you enjoyed the cheesecake! It could be due to overwhipping the filling. Make sure to use the paddle attachment (not whisk) and beat on medium speed so you don’t get too many air bubbles in there which could cause cracks. Also, be sure to just prop the door open with a wooden spoon for the first 45 minute cooling time. This will allow the cheesecake to cool slowly and set properly – and reduce the risk of cracks from a drastic temperature change. I hope that helps to troubleshoot.
Yes, I followed your recipe step-by-step, used puddle attachment and a spoon to cool cheesecake on the oven. Maybe just over whipped a little bit. But it was delicious anyway 🙂
Hi Natasha – Cheesecakes have a tendency to crack. If you bake it in a pan of water (a waterbath) that usually stops cracking. Also the cooling it in the Oven with the door open as you said. Lovely site – Melinda – (a Granny who has been baking for a long time)
Thank you for sharing that with me, Melinda!
Hi Natasha, I was wondering if it mattered if I cooked it in a water bath to prevent it from cracking, since my cheesecakes do most of the times. Any other advice would be good to, because I plan on making this for Thanksgiving for my family, and I want it to be perfect. Thanks so much!
hi Kenzie, I don’t do the water bath for this one and haven’t had any issues. If you prefer to have some moisture in the oven, you can add a metal pan (like a bread pan half full with hot water) and place it on a rack while the cake is baking.
mine is currently in the oven. (haven’t tasted it yet) it cracked around the edges unfortunately. I usually use a water bath but as this recipe doesn’t call for it, I skipped it. my oven door can be propped open a bit on its own, I’m wondering if it matters much?
Hi Lily, it does help to just prop it open with a wooden spoon so it doesn’t lose heat too quickly, which helps prevent cracking.
Have you tried making this in a 9×13 inch pan? I was thinking cheesecake squares would be good, easier to cut into smaller pieces.
Hi Louise, It will probably bake up a little faster since the cheesecake will not be as thick. Without testing it in a 9″x13″ inch pan myself, I can’t give you exact baking times. Sorry, I can’t be more helpful!
I made this for my supper club, needless to say, it was a hit! The recipe was easy to follow, and I made the caramel sauce too! Thank you for all the compliments I got from my friends!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Linda!
Followed recipe, except I used canned pumpkin. Came out perfect. Thanks.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
Hi Natasha, i love watching your videos, I have made a couple of your recipes which were a hit. I want to try make the pumpkin cheesecake do you have a video for it.
Hi Martha, I do not have a video for it at this time. Thank you for that suggestion.
Hi, Natasha! I just love your recipes. I’m planning on making this cheesecake for Thanksgiving. What are your thoughts on substituting ginger snaps for the graham crackers?
Hi Georgia, I think that would work fine. Let me know how you like it!
Hi Natasha, I don’t have a mixer so can I use a hand mixer for this?
Hi, yes that should work fine to use a hand mixer.
Hi Natasha, I am making this for Thanksgiving and have a question. should the springform pan be greased at all before making the crust? Thank you.
Hi Dayle, The crust has enough butter that I don’t usually need to grease the pan. However, if your pan isn’t non-stick, it might be a good idea. It holds up really well in the refrigerator.
I made this and followed your directions to the letter, it cam out perfect and amazing! Making another one tonight for a dinner party tomorrow. So easy and so yummy!
Sounds like you found a new favorite, Michele! Thank you for that great review.
Can I use regular sugar instead of brown sugar and If I use pumpkin pure in can compared to pumpkin pie mix Do I need to add more spices to the cheesecake
Hi Angelina, I haven’t tried any sugar or flour substitutions in this recipe and without experimenting, I really can’t make any recommendations for that.
Hello Natasha,
I can’t find pumpkin pie mix where i live (spain). Do you happen to have an easy recipe for that?
Thanks 🙂
btw, really like your recipes!
Hi Deni, a pumpkin puree works well – it doesn’t have to be pumpkin pie mix. Pumpkin pie mix is essentially pumpkin puree with some spices added.
Thanks for the tip! hopefully I will try this recipe
You’re welcome! I hope you love it.
I just use fresh pumpkin steamed down and mashed. (Be sure to use a pie pumpkin. They are smaller in diameter. The large ones used for carving jack-o-lanterns are too “mealy”.) Nothing beats fresh ingredients!
oh! i’ll try that, thanks!
I loved your recipes!! So good and yummy!!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes, Mary!
Hi Natasha how are you? I love your recipes . The pumpkin cheesecake look beautiful but here in Australia we don’t have pumpkin in tin. How much is the quantity in fresh pumpkin… i got sone in my gardens.. thanks a lot
Hi Ana, it would be the same amount. We have people asking about that in the comments also, I recommend looking through those.
Hey Natasha! I have been making this cheesecake for a couple year In a row and my family absolutely LOVES it but everytime it cracks I have followed the recipie so closely and even tried using different ovens and it cracks every time :(( it’s not a huge deal because I serve it cut but it’s become so frustrating that I can’t get it to come out without a crack. Hope there’s something I can do to fix it!
Hi Vera, I’m always happy to help troubleshoot. Be careful not to beat on too high of speed and do not use the whisk attachment if a paddle is called for in the recipe. This is so that it doesn’t incorporate too much air bubbles into the batter which can cause the cheesecake to crack. I hope that helps!
Can you omit the flour in the cheesecake filling? I need to make it gluten free. Thanks
Hi Kari, without testing that myself, I can’t really recommend it. Maybe someone else has tried making it gluten free? Thanks in advance!!
Hi Kari, I would suggest replacing it with a 1:1 gluten-free flour instead.
I just made this for a party yesterday. It looked beautiful when I went to serve it, but I cut one piece and quickly saw that it didn’t seem like it set completely. I baked for a full hour. I let the cheesecake sit in the oven to cool as well. Anyone else have an issue?
Taste was good but I think next time I’d use the pumpkin pie mix in a can instead of pure pumpkin. I did add extra pumpkin pie spice but something just seemed to be missing.
Hi Chrissy, I haven’t had that experience but not all ovens are created equal so it may just have needed an extra 5 minutes. Also, make sure to let it cool completely before slicing. If you slice any cheesecake too early, it will appear underbaked in the center before it has had a chance to set. I hope that helps to troubleshoot.
Hello I would love to make this but don’t have a paddle attachment. Could I just use a regular beaters? Thank you.
Hi Dayle, the reason for the paddle attachment is so that it doesn’t incorporate too much air bubbles into the batter which can cause the cheesecake to crack. Be careful not to beat on too high of speed. I hope you love it!
Is the pumpkin pure the same like pumpkin pie mix? The pumpkin pie mix is powdery or solid pure mix?
Hi Laura, we used pumpkin pie mix in the instructions. We have a photo in the recipe of the pumpkin pie mix in a can. I hope that helps.
Thank you Natasha for your answer, however I’d like you to tell me if in the can presented in your picture, it’s pumpkin pure?? I live in Canada and usually in the cans like the one presented in your picture it’s pumpkin pure. And in the picture where you put all the ingredients together I can’t see well if it’s a pure or not. I appreciate your answer. We are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend and I am looking forward to make it for our Thanksgiving diner with friends.
Hi Laura, I used pumpkin pie mix which is pumpkin puree with spices mixed into it – essentially the filling for pumpkin pie in a can. You can also use pumpkin puree but I would suggest adding a little extra pumpkin pie spice to the mixture to compensate.
I love everything you show, however my son can not have sugar so I really try to make something he can have without cheating, I know there are many people out there in the same position, PLEASE share with us some great cakes,pies etc. sugar free so we all can enjoy #sugar sub.?
Thank you for that suggestion, Charlene! Several of our readers try our recipes with sugar substitutes and post that in the recipe comments. I recommend looking there for suggestions also.
Hi natasha, i love your recipes. For this one did you use regular sugar or icing sugar for frosting.
Hi Nicola, we used this regular sugar here. I hope that helps.
Hello my favourite cook!
I love your easy and delicious recipes and copy a lot of them.i would love to make this Pumpkin cheesecake but I can’t get the pumpkin pie filling nor the pumpkin pie seasoning here in Darwin. How much of a fresh pumpkin would I have to use and what other seasoning could I use.
I thank you very much in advance and I’m looking forward to your new recipes
Cheers. Ursula
Hi Ursula, I have tried this with equal parts of regular pumpkin puree from a can and it still worked well.
Do you think I would be able to freeze this pumkin cheesecake?
Generally pies freeze well, however, I haven’t tested that with this recipe. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe!
Hello Natasha,
Recipe looks great and I would love to try but I live in the UK and can’t find sour cream. I also don’t have any Greek yogurt on hand. Can I substitute anything else? Or leave it out? I have heavy cream…
Please let me know.
Thanks!
Hi Evie, without testing it, it is difficult to make that kind of recommendation. Do you have a thick plain yogurt? That might be the best bet.
After searching and looking at numerous recipes I kept coming back to yours. I made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! I made a pecan praline sauce to serve with it.
Thank you so much!
Rosalie
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review!
I wanted to make this cheesecake for Thanksgiving. Went to four different supermarkets to buy the pumpkin cake mix. They were all out!! I finally found it at Target. I’m glad I found it because this recipe is super delicious and easy to make. Everyone loved it. Thanks for the recipe.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
I followed this recipe a couple years ago when my buddy had a bunch of crook-necked pumpkins from his farm. It came out great then.
Using store bought pumpkin mix – very different stuff than real pumpkin. This time I let the cream cheese get very soft, made the mixing much easier.
Nothing beats homemade!! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe!
Can you use canned pumpkin?
Hi Imra, absolutely! Canned pumpkin puree will work great 🙂
I like the way you think! I think your husband is a happy man and it’s obvious you put love into what you make and “bam” it in your own special, kind of twisted and caring way to better one’s experience. I’m looking forward to making this recipe for the holidays and thank you for sharing!
I’m also curious HOW you stay so slim and lovely eating so much good food!
Thank you Catherine! You’re too kind! Everything in moderation is key. Thank you for that wonderful feedback.
Can you substitute real pumpkin for the stuff out of a can? I always make my pumpkin pie from pumpkins I’ve previously steamed and mashed. Will that work instead of the canned filling, or will it not be smooth enough to mix with the other ingredients?
Hi Sarah! There may have to be a few adjustments but it should work just fine. Simply use the same amount of fresh pureed pumpkin as the recipe calls for.
Hi Natasha, I was wondering, if I cooked this in a 8”x11” pan, do you have any idea how long I would need to cook it for?
I want to cut them into small, square cheesecake bites 🙂
Hi Liliy! It will probably bake up a little faster since the cheesecake will not be as thick. Without testing it in a 8″x11″ inch pan myself, I can’t give you exact baking times. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!
Hey Natasha I know you posted this recipe in 2017 but I have made a smaller crust and I have a lot of mix left over and its too late to go to the store and buy another crust (I am to lazy to make my own lol!) could I just wrap it up and put it in the fridge overnight or do I Have to just throw it out?
Thanks!
Hi Kathryn, I’m not sure how it would turn out after being refrigerated. If it firms up with all the cream cheese, you may need to bring it back to room temperature and beat until it is smooth and creamy. I honestly haven’t tested it that way but that is my best guess 🙂
The best pumpkin cheesecake ever. I made this for thanksgiving this year. Everyone loved and enjoyed it. Can you freeze this pumpkin cheese cake? If not can the recipe be cut in half? How would the ingredients be cut in half if this is possible. What size pan would you use? If the pumpkin cheesecake can be freeze, I would like to make 2 separate smaller cakes with one recipe. What size pans would I use to do this. Give one and freeze one.
Thank you for your time
Hi Paulette, I haven’t tried freezing it so I’m not sure but my guess is that it would work. One of my readers wrote in with their experience cutting the recipe in half and baking in a 9″ pie dish: “2 special changes for the glass 9-inch pyrex pie pan: I did not pre-bake the crust AND I cooked it at 400′ for 45 minutes, taking it straight to the cooling rack (I did not leave it in the oven any longer). I used about half of the mix to avoid any overflow.” I hope that helps!
I made this for Thanksgiving and it was INCREDIBLE!! I went to Truluck’s that night and ordered their pumpkin cheesecake, and it tasted awful compared to this one.
Thank you for this recipe, Natasha!
You’re welcome Michaela! I’m happy to hear how much you love the recipe. Thanks for sharing your fantastic review!
This will be my first cheesecake so I’ve looked at a lot of recipes. I’ve stopped looking and definitely baking this cheesecake. Your recipe doesn’t call for a water bath, correct? And why out of curiosity?
Hi Chelsea, I don’t do the water bath for this one and haven’t had any issues. If you prefer to have some moisture in the oven, you can add a metal pan (like a bread pan half full with hot water) and place it on a rack while the cake is baking.
How long will I have to cook it if using store bought crust?
Hi Nancy, you would have to bake the filling for the same amount of time, but can skip the pre-baking crust in most cases (follow instructions on the package for prepping the crust if you have to pre-bake or not). Just keep in mind, if it’s one of those pre-made crusts in the small pie tins, it would probably overflow that if you fill it with the full recipe.
The one I use 9″x 2.5 a little bigger than what I see in the photo
Hi Marimar, the one I use is a 9×3 which has a 12 cup capacity while a 9×2.5 only has a 10 cup capacity.
Thanks for your answer. The pumpkin
cake was delicious. I loose quarter of the filling , but now I know for next time
Hello Natasha in the part of the ingredients you put pumpkin pie mix, but in the method you put pumpkin pure . I’m a fan of your recipes, but in this recipe I use a non stick 9 inch spring form, and the filling was double the 9 “spring form . is your spring form is bigger than 9 ”
t was perfect, maybe your bread is bigger of 9 ?? ‘
Thank you for pointing that out! I clarified it to read pumpkin pie mix in the instructions. Hi Marimar, I use a standard size 9″ springform pan with 3″ tall walls. Are you possibly using a cake pan or a short springform pan instead?
Can you use pure pumpkin purée? I don’t have the pie mix.
Hi Jayme, I have tried this with regular pumpkin puree from a can and it still worked well. The pumpkin pie mix has some additional seasonings in it.
This is so yummy. I made it a couple of years ago, and have been asked to make it again. To me, there is too much of an alcohol taste to the whipped cream with the added rum extract. Is there any way to take more of the alcohol taste out?
Hi Andrea, you can reduce the amount or just let the cream sit in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. If the cream is left refrigerated overnight, you will hardly taste the alcohol the following day. Also, for a quick fix, you can whip and fold in some fresh cream to mute the flavor.
Thank u for replying so quickly! I will try that. Also, do u think it would matter if I made one in an 8 inch or 10 inch springform pan instead of a 9 inch?
Hi Andrea, I’m not sure if an 8″ would be too small and if you try the 10″ you may have to adjust the baking time since it will bake faster being a shorter cake.
Hi Natasha!
My cheesecake split in the middle. I followed the instructions word for word. Any idea on why this happened so I can make adjustments? Regardless, it still looks great and I can’t wait to try it!
Hi Ashley, I’m always happy to help troubleshoot. Be careful not to beat on too high of speed and do not use the whisk attachment if a paddle is called for in the recipe. This is so that it doesn’t incorporate too much air bubbles into the batter which can cause the cheesecake to crack. I hope that helps!
Could I use fresh pumpkin instead of canned? Would I need to add more pumpkin pie spice?
Thank you!
Hi Kimberly, I recommend the canned one for the most consistent results. Sometimes a homemade one that is too wet might cause cracking. I think you could make it work if it was very well drained.
Can you use regular pumpkin? What is the difference between pumkin pie mix and pumpkin ?
Hi Nicole, I have tried this with regular pumpkin puree from a can and it still worked well. The pumpkin pie mix has some additional seasonings in it.
I noticed the recipe said 15 ounce pumpkin pie mix, however I believe this can is always about 30 ounces. Should I measure out 15 ounces (it is suppose to be pumpkin pie mix, not just pumpkin purée correct?). Thank you!
Oh, I see you answered this question already. Thanks! Got it!
Hi Les, that is correct, you need half of the 30 oz can.
as a website owner and blogger myself, i have to tell you how much i LOVE your site! gonna make my first cheesecake today – pumpkin, and i couldn’t do it without you. thanks natasha!
dan harris
Thanks Dan! I’m happy to hear how much you are enjoying my site! Thanks so much for following!
Hi Natasha,
Is it a 15oz can of pumpkin pie mix or 30oz can? I just want to make sure 15oz is correct because I’ve only seen 30oz cans in stores…and the picture you posted with the can looks pretty big too.
Thank you for clarifying!
Hi Liliana, that is correct, you only need to use 15 oz of the mix. I used half of the can shown 🙂
ooooops… I used the entire can, I didn’t even think to check how much was in it. Just realized my mistake after reading this. Cheesecake just came out of the oven, but no telling what will happen when it’s cooled, I guess!
I haven’t tested it with that much. I hope it still turns out great for you!
Hi Natasha,
How I know when you add new recipes
Thanks
Hi Marimar, we send out weekly newsletter updates with new recipes. You can subscribe here 🙂
I don’t have a paddle only the standard mixer. Is this ok ?I would love to make this.
Hi Dayle, the reason for the paddle attachment is so that it doesn’t incorporate too much air bubbles into the batter which can cause the cheesecake to crack. Be careful not to beat on too high of speed. I hope you love it!
Thank you very much for your quick response I can’t wait to try this cheesecake
My pleasure Dayle! I hope you love it!
Could you make this with 15oz pumpkin puree instead of pumpkin pie mix? And maybe just add a bit more pumpkin pie spice?
HI Anna, this recipe does work with plain pumpkin puree as a substitute even without the extra spice – although you could add a little more if you wanted a little extra flavor.
Thank you!
You’re welcome Anna!
This sounds wonderful but I’m curious because there’s a huge difference between pumpkin pie mix and pumpkin puree. The pumpkin pie mix is a liquid and has added ingredients whereas the puree is more solid and just pumpkin. Which did you use and how would you adjust for using the other?
Hi Chris, it is pumpkin pie mix. I have tested it with both and they both work since there is enough spice added. Sorry for the confusion! I updated the recipe to clarify 🙂
I made this last year with gluten free graham crackers and pureed pumpkin and it was very very good. I honestly don’t remember if I used flour but if I did it would have been bob’s red mill 1 to 1 gf flour – I use it in everything I bake.
Omg! your recipe for this pumpkin cheesecake is to die for. I actually did it as an activity with my little girls and the recipe was super easy to follow. My girls loved it and we enjoyed eating it after very much!
Thank you!
You’re welcome Nancy! I’m glad to hear your family enjoys the recipe! Thank YOU for sharing your fantastic review!
I’m gluten free so I was going to skip the crust and just make the cheese cake. Can I skip the flour in the cheese cake or substitute it with a tapioca flour, corn starch etc?
Hi Charity, without testing that myself, I can’t really recommend it. Maybe someone else has tried making it gluten free? Thanks in advance!! 🙂
I NEVER PUT FLOUR IN MY CHEESCAKE …I LIKE IT BETTER
I can never find what size spongiform pan. Please specify. I have three different sizes. Thanx.
Hi Partricia, It is a 9″ springform pan. I have it written in red in step 2 with a link to the springform pan we have :). I hope you love the cake!
Thanx so much. I must have missed that. LOL! It’s cooling down in the oven right now… can’t hardly wait til later tonight. I used crushed pecans as the crust. Will top with homemade whipped cream. Edwards used to make a pie of this combination of flavors but it’s been years. That’s why I’m so excited to try. Thanx for sharing.
You’re so welcome! 🙂 I hope you love the recipe! I imagine your kitchen smells amazing right now! 😉
Amazing! Made it last year and will make it again this year for thanksgiving 🙂
I’m glad you love it as much as I do Kateryna! Thanks for sharing your excellent review!
Serving my pumpkin cheesecake tomorrow. So far, so good! BUT, how do I make caramel sauce.
Hi Deb, that recipe doesn’t live on my site but here is the recipe I used. There is a link above but it’s easy to miss :).
The pumpkin cheesecake was a BIG hit!!!
Yes! I’m happy to hear that Deborah! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Yum! Yum! Yum! What else is there to say? This looks delicious. I definitely want to try making it. Pinning for later.
It IS so GOOD! Please let me know what you think of the recipe Jennifer!
Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe with us! I didn’t have a springform pan so I used my rectangular glass baking dish instead. (I don’t mind if it turns in to squares) I used almond flour for my base and did not pre-bake it. Didn’t have any sour cream or regular flour so I used arrowroot flour instead and just omitted the sour cream. It turned out wonderful! Just the perfect mix of pumpkin pie and cheesecake! Does not require toppings but if making it for company then toppings would be a nice touch and presentation. Thanks again & God bless you!!!
I’m happy you love the recipe Priscilla! God Bless 😀
Do you absolutely have to have a springform pan or can u use the crusts aleast made at the store???
Hi Victoria, the crust and the pan the crust is in which is store-bought is too small for this recipe. It would overflow the pan. Maybe it would work ok if you divided it between 2 of those pre-made store-bought crusts but I haven’t tested it that way to give any recommendations on baking times.
I did everything as said and when I proped the door open it sat for about 17minutes and it started cracking. My cheesecake is cooling right now but I was wondering if it was okay that it cracked.
There could be several reasons why it could have cracked, but it’s definitely ok even if it did crack 🙂 It will not affect the flavor of the cheesecake 🙂
While this cake was baking it started to smell really bad, the butter from crust got out of pan and dripped onto oven floor. I think its my fault but I am not sure. Any advice what happened?
Hi Lillian, did you pre-bake the crust and use the correct amount of butter in the recipe? I’ve never had that happen before so I wonder if it’s due to too much butter or maybe a springform pan that doesn’t fit tightly enough?
I tryed this at my cousins house and HAD to find this recipie. I did not know the name of your site but I found it somehow, thank god i did, So i got to work and made this. I fell in LOVE even when It did not come out of the oven. my house smelled like heaven. It was of course delish! I love it so much! I will always use this recipie and none other. Thank you soo much!!! I wish I could give it a million stars!
Bella, welcome to the site and thank you for such an amazing review, I’m all smiles 😬. I hope you’ll find many more favorites here.
Hello. My springform pan is 10″ in diameter (across the top). Should I modify the baking time? Please and Thanks!
It will probably bake up a little faster since the cheesecake will not be as thick. Without testing it in a 10 inch pan myself, I can’t give you exact baking times. Sorry I can’t be more helpful!
I am planing on makeing this for our Christmas party but my mom does not like pumpkin and I dont know how it will taste. Any ways that you can explain how it tastes like? Thankyou!
It’s very mild in flavor and difficult to explain without trying it.
Okay, thanks for trying
Made this for Thanksgiving. Everyone loved it. It was requested for Christmas immediately. This will definitely be on our holiday menu. Thank you for sharing.
I am so glad you enjoyed it as much as I do! Merry Christmas Cyd 🙂
My Daughter made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and followed the recipe exactly, although we used 8″ springform so didn’t use all of the mix. Anyway- the cheesecake turned out very well in terms of texture and taste (had a seam open on the top -to much steam build up during the bake). We topped it with good old homemade whipped cream. Wow really nice and flavorfull cake. Thanks for sharing. Next up your overnight cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning!
Thanks for sharing such a great review Kevin! What a treat that is going to be come Christmas morning!!
This recipe is a winner! Thanks!
Thank you Ed! So glad you love it! 🙂
Has anyone topped with sour cream topping (no whipped cream) and also drizzed with the caramel sauce? I would like to try the caramel sauce, but my family will miss having a cheesecake without sour cream topping.
I haven’t tried that but I do think it would work with traditional sour cream topping like for regular cheesecake. Now I’m curious, how do you make that topping? 😉
Mix sour cream, 2 tablespoons white sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until creamy; pour over cheesecake. Bake until topping is set, about 5 minutes.
I made this cheesecake last night for Thanksgiving dinner tonight. I was taking it out of the springform pan after having it sit in the fridge overnight. When I removed it from the bottom pan to transfer the cake to the cake stand the center crust was crumbling and breaking. Did I not put enough butter or sugar? I followed the measurements and recipe really well!
Hi Jessica, Did you pre-bake the crust? there should be enough butter and sugar to hold it together Maybe try to press the crumbs into the pan a little more firmly next time around! Good thing it’s the bottom of the cheesecake and no one will even know it ;). Have a happy Thanksgiving!
I did pre-bake it and had it cool to room temp before I poured the batter. It’s possible I might have put more graham crackers then was called for. It enough butter and sugar to bind. Would refrigerating or freezing the crust help for the next time?
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
That really could be it – using too much graham crackers. Normally refrigerating or freezing isn’t necessary and may affect the overall bake time to start with a chilled pan and crust. Also, pushing the crust up 1/2″ around the edges so it’s not too thick at the bottom :).
This cheesecake is soooooooo yummy!! Many rave reviews from family, friends and co-workers!! Would not change a thing! Thank you!
Lori, thank you for such a rave review and you are very welcome 😁.
Is there anything I can substitute for the Sour cream?
Hi Heidi, I haven’t tried anything else so I can’t really say. Maybe plain Greek yogurt would be the next best thing?
Thanks for this awesome recipe. I made this tonight exactly as you instructed. The batter was absolutely amazing. After the hour of cooking the cheesecake had no cracks. While letting it cool in the oven with the door open it cracked. Any idea why?
It helps to just open the door a crack with a wooden spoon for it to cool slower.
Hi! I was wondering how I could make this into mini cheesecakes? Thank you!
Erin, yes you can. I had a reader report great results baking it in the muffin tins for 20 mins. Let me know how they turn out 😀.
I have my in the oven as I type this, only problem is I only had two cream cheese packages. I’m crossing my fingers it will come out delicious. Also I use my homemade sugar cookie dough instead of graham crackers. Do you think I made a mistake by only using 2 cream cheese? Thank you.
I haven’t tested the recipe this way so can’t say for sure how that would affect the recipe. Let me know how it works out and have a great Thanksgiving!
I’m so excited to make this tomorrow! Just to be clear, it calls for a can of the pie filling, NOT just the pumpkin, is that right?
Hi Anna, either one will work but yes, you can go ahead and get the pie filling. Enjoy!! 🙂
I would love to try this. Can you tell me what is better to use pumpkin pie mix or pumpkin, and if it is pumpkin pie mix do I still mix in the pumpkin spice.
Either one will work. I almost prefer the pumpkin pie mix and yes you would still do the same spices.
hi, do you have a pumpkin pie recipe. not a cheesecake?
Lily, I currently don’t have a recipe for a pumpkin pie.
I just made this and it smells so wonderful. I will be serving it at a dinner tomorrow and everyone is so excited for cheesecake. Thanks so much for the recipe!
Krista, you are very welcome and thank you for such a nice review 😀.
Its a 15 ounce can, right? I am a bit confused, in the picture it looks bigger.
Yes that is correct (15 oz). That is all I had on hand for the photo 🙂
I made this Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe this weekend and it turned out fabulous! I actually made 2 smaller pies out of the recipe because I didn’t have the right pan.
I shared it on my blog
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
did you still bake it the same length of time?
Hi I have a quick question. I am planning to make this recipe for my family this Friday and I was wondering if omitting half the required sugar would still work?
I don’t know anything about baking but I am concerned on how it will affect the baking process?
Thank-you! I will rate this recipe once I bake it 🙂
HI Lizbeth, I haven’t tried doing that so I can’t say for sure, but I would probably start experimenting with 1 cup sugar rather than 1 1/2 cups if I wanted to cut down the sugar. If you test it out, let me know how it goes 🙂
I made this today the the whole top was cracked. I did everything that the recipe said. I don’t know what happened. It still was very yummy! But the caramel sauce made the cheesecake soggy a little bit.
Also, can you please make more cheesecake recipies? I would really love that. And maybe some French macaroons? Thankyou! 🍰😙
Hi Elizabeth, the caramel sauce is meant to be added prior to serving but it should not have made the top soggy – did you use a thinner sauce? I do have a great recipe for macarons here and my cheesecake recipes are here :). Enjoy!! 🙂
I used homemade russian caramel sauce that my mom makes. Thankyou for the the links for recipies!
You are welcome Elizabeth 😁.
I use gingersnap cookies to make the crust for my pumpkin cheesecake. Kicks the flavor up several notches! But love the idea of caramel sauce and the rum-flavored whipped cream as toppings!
Jo Anne, thank you for sharing your version with us 😁.
Can make the pumpkin cheesecake Tuesday for Saturday?
Yes you can, just don’t put any toppings on it until ready to serve 😁.