Indulge in the Ultimate Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert!
This rich and creamy Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert features delicious layers of pumpkin and cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust, creating the perfect fall treat. It’s a must-have dessert for any festive gathering or Thanksgiving dinner.
Ingredients:
For the crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup sugar
For the pumpkin layer:
1 cup pumpkin puree
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 large eggs
For the cheesecake layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
Optional garnish:
Whipped cream
Cinnamon or nutmeg for sprinkling
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish to create the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
3. For the pumpkin layer, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and eggs until fully combined.
4. Spread the pumpkin mixture evenly over the cooled graham cracker crust.
5. For the cheesecake layer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until creamy. Pour this over the pumpkin layer.
6. Bake the dessert for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
7. Allow the dessert to cool completely, then refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set.
8. Cut into bars and garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for the perfect fall touch.
Enjoy this irresistible fall dessert, perfect for your next gathering!
