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Satisfy your pumpkin craving with these easy pumpkin cheesecake recipes. I’ve got you covered if you love quick and easy cheesecake. This collection of no-fuss recipes requires minimal ingredients and effort.
They are perfect for making a delicious Thanksgiving dessert without breaking the bank or complicating the process.
This assortment is not only easy to make, but they are also all make-ahead desserts that will save time in the kitchen.
Each of these cheesecakes is made from scratch. They are creamy and yummy and are guaranteed to please your taste buds. If you love the flavor of pumpkin spice but prefer a lighter dessert than a pumpkin pie, these cheesecake recipes will become your go-to.
Or, if you love pumpkin as much as I do, you should try several of these pumpkin cake recipes or even make a loaf or two of pumpkin bread as a snack or breakfast treat.
Do You Have To Use A Graham Cracker Crust?
No! A classic store-bought pie crust will work, but these substitutes would also make a great crust for pumpkin cheesecake or even a pecan pie. These substitute 1 for 1. In other words, if the recipe calls for 1½ cups of graham crackers, then use crumbles of 1½ cups of these:
- Gingersnaps
- Vanilla Wafers
- Biscoff Cookies
- Crushed Pretzels
How Long Does Cheesecake Last Out of The Fridge?
It’s best to keep cheesecakes in the fridge. You can leave them at a dessert table or counter safely for about 2 hours. Beyond this, the filling will begin to warm, become soft, and sweat. This will not change the flavor, but the creamy smoothness will be lost.
Any cheesecake, no matter the flavor, will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. And while it is in the fridge, it is best kept in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid. Beyond this, it is best kept in the freezer.
A plastic wrap will work too, but it should be wrapped with several layers, or it can take on smells of other things in the fridge.
Can Pumpkin Cheesecake Be Frozen?
Yes! And this is the way I’d recommend if you don’t plan on eating it within a couple of days.
It will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months. But it will need to be in an airtight container. Cheesecake can be frozen whole or in individual slices.
The important thing is to make sure it is airtight.
How to Freeze Individual Slices
- Slice a chilled cheesecake into individual slices and put them on a cookie sheet covered with parchment or wax paper. Put the cookie sheet in the freezer and leave them uncovered until frozen for about 2 hours.
- Once frozen, wrap each slice with 2-4 layers of tightly wrapped plastic wrap. And then, put the slices in an airtight container.
- Put it back in the freezer. They will last for up to 3 months.
Is Baking Cheesecake in a Water Bath Necessary?
Before I answer this question, you may need to know that water bathing a cheesecake differs greatly from water bath canning.
The term water bath in baking refers to baking inside a pan of hot water.
Water Bathing keeps the filling moist, helps prevent cracking, and makes for a smooth, creamy filling. This is the secret to a smooth, rich cheesecake. You can bake one without this technique, though.
Baking Tools – make Baking Easier
Though baking cheesecake is easy, I would suggest some helpful kitchen tools to make it even easier.
1 Springform Pan – This pan is a must. It is spring lever controlled to release your cheesecake since it cannot be turned upside down. These pans have removable bottoms and sides. It’s held together with a spring-loaded clip. Release the clip, and it releases from your cheesecake.
2 Hand Mixer – To ensure a smooth filling, a hand mixer will blend the ingredients well. I don’t recommend hand mixing. A hand mixer will make for a creamy smooth well, blended filling better than a mixer.
3 Tamper Tool – This tool has many uses in the kitchen, such as making sauerkraut, and is perfect for crushing crackers for your crust or using a food processor (I have and use this one).
4 Mixing Bowls – Different size mixing bowls make for easier blending of the ingredients. For example, I use two and sometimes three for making cheesecake and other dishes.
5 Deep Baking Pan for Water Bath – Water bathing is the secret to a creamy cheesecake, and this pan is perfect. You can use it in many different ways in the kitchen.
11 Delicious Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes
Indulge yourself with these 11 phenomenal easy pumpkin cheesecakes. They are light, creamy, and delicious, making them the perfect fall dessert for your Thanksgiving dinner.
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
This rich and creamy pumpkin cheesecake has a layer of tangy sour cream topping, which makes it the ultimate pumpkin cheesecake recipe!
Pumpkin Turtle Cheesecake
With an easy Graham cracker crust, pumpkin turtle cheesecake is so creamy and decadent. Served with the classic toppings of pecan, chocolate sauce, and caramel.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Cajeta Sauce
This pumpkin spice cheesecake recipe combines pumpkin pie and cheesecake - two favorites in one dessert! This will be your favorite go-to dessert this fall!
Paula Deen Pumpkin Cheesecake
Paula Deen Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is a true classic! Similar to pumpkin pie, it's creamy and rich, yet impossibly light, sitting on a cinnamon-y graham cracker crust.
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
No Bake Pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and creamy, with just the right sweetness and spice. Best of all, it's super easy to make.
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake
Creamy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. An easy-to-make chocolate sandwich cookie crust is topped with rich pumpkin cheesecake studded with mini chocolate chips.
Easy Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
Satisfy your pumpkin cravings with this rich and creamy Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake. Filled with a rich pumpkin flavor, this silky smooth Pumpkin Cheesecake has the right amount of spice and sweetness.
Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
This cheesecake is definitely a fall dessert, even though it would be delicious any time of the year. The creamy texture and praline topping go well with the light pumpkin flavor.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
These little mini pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect for a party or social event this autumn. Top each tiny cheesecake with a sprinkling of caramel crunch for a little extra sparkle.
No Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
You'll love how sinfully delicious these no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes are! They're the perfect fall dessert.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
This Pumpkin Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and loaded with pumpkin spice flavor! With no water bath required, it’s easy to make ahead and even freezer friendly.
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Dianne Hadorn is the owner of Hidden Springs Homestead, nestled in the hills of East Tennessee. A Master Gardener and lifelong homesteader, she teaches families how to grow real food, preserve it with confidence, and depend less on the grocery store. Through her practical, down-to-earth approach, Dianne has become a trusted source for beginners who want to build a sustainable lifestyle and fill their pantries with food they’ve grown themselves.