Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 1 (9-inch) graham cracker crust (store bought or homemade)
• whip cream, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Blend in eggs one at a time, until smooth.
3. Remove 1 1/3 cups of the cheesecake batter and spread it into the bottom of the graham cracker crust; set aside.
4. Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice to the remaining cheesecake batter and whisk gently until well combined. Carefully spread the pumpkin layer over the plain cheesecake layer with a spatula.
5. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool (about 1 hour), then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours or overnight.
6. Serve with whipped cream, if desired!
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