Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Pumpkin spice cheesecake is a twist on a classic and easy-to-make. Perfect for a crowd with amazing flavor and texture.

squares of pumpkin spice cheesecake decorated with whipped cream, caramel sauce and cinnamon.

WANT TO SAVE THIS RECIPE?

Enter your email below and we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from us every week!

Pumpkin and cheesecake were a match made in heaven, but you can make this match happen in a simple (and delicious) dessert too! This pumpkin spice cheesecake recipe is an incredible tasting dessert that can add a nice touch to your holiday table, dinner party or please the whole family.

Pumpkin cheesecake bars are fairly simple to make, or at the very least not much harder than the skills needed to make a pumpkin pie. If you can do that, you can no doubt do this, mixing ingredients in a bowl and pouring it in a pan is about as easy as a recipe can get (trust me on that!) 😉

Table of Contents

Ingredients for Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

For the Crust

Graham crackers
Butter
Ginger
Cloves

For the Filling

Pumpkin puree
Cream cheese
Sugar
Salt
Cinnamon
Ginger
Nutmeg
Cloves
Allspice
Lemon juice
Vanilla extract
Maple extract
Eggs
Heavy cream

Optional Toppings

caramel sauce
pecans
whipped cream

whole pumpkin spice cheesecake in a glass dish.

How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

For the crust, you will need to preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
Crush up your graham crackers by hand or in a food processor.
Mix your crumbs with butter and add the spices, mixing until combined.
Press the crust into the bottom of a 9x13 pan and bake for 10-15 minutes.
Let cool while you make the filling.
In a large bowl, whip the cream cheese until smooth (using a hand mixer, or by hand).
Add in the pumpkin and continue whipping until combined.
Add in the sugar, salt, and spices and mix.
Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add in the lemon juice and extracts, mix until combined.
Add in the heavy cream and mix for 2 minutes.
Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 45 minutes or until the center isn’t jiggly and measures 150 degrees.
Let the pumpkin cheesecake cool and then chill for at least an hour before serving.

What are Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites?

Small pieces of pumpkin cheesecake can be considered pumpkin cheesecake bites. This recipe makes great pumpkin cheesecake bites because you can cut them into small pieces. They are great at a party!

How do you tell if a cheesecake is done baking?

To see if your cheesecake is done baking you can use an instant-read thermometer to see if it has reached the proper temp (160º). You can also shake the pan a little bit while it is sitting on the oven rack and test the jiggliness of the cheesecake.
You want it to be a slight jiggle, but not look like a waterbed. Do not check the doneness with a knife.

Will cheesecake firm up in the fridge?

A baked cheesecake will finish firming up inside the fridge, which is why it is best to cool your cheesecake and put it in the fridge for at least an hour or longer before serving.
Obviously the longer the better, but don’t be afraid if the cheesecake starts to sweat a little bit in the fridge as this is condensation and a natural reaction to the temperature change.

squares of pumpkin spice cheesecake decorated with whipped cream and cinnamon.