Spicy Pumpkin Cheesecake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A creamy, spicy pumpkin cheesecake with warm cinnamon and cloves, topped with whipped cream and toasted pecans—perfect for fall gatherings and dessert lovers alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 graham cracker pie crust
  • 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cloves
  • whipped cream
  • toasted pecan halves

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg yolk and brush it on the graham cracker pie crust.
  2. Bake the crust in a preheated 350°F oven for 5 minutes and set aside.
  3. In a large mixer bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and eggs on medium speed until smooth.
  4. Add the pumpkin, cinnamon, and cloves, then continue mixing until well blended.
  5. Spoon the filling into the prepared pie crust.
  6. Bake at 350°F until set, about 40 to 45 minutes.
  7. Cool the cheesecake, then refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  8. Garnish with whipped cream and toasted pecan halves before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

707 kcal 35% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.8g 34% DV
Total Fat 41.3g 53% DV
Carbs 76.9g 28% DV
Fiber 11.1g 40% DV
Sugar 16g 32% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 568.8mg 25% DV
Potassium 657.5mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 665mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 408.5mcg 45% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 2.7mcg 14% DV
Calcium 371.3mg 29% DV
Iron 7.6mg 42% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk Egg Wheat/Gluten Tree nuts

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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