18 Must-Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipes

By MyRecipes
September 18, 2017
Oxmoor House
Pumpkin pie is arguably the most requested dessert during the holiday season, with cheesecake following not too far behind. Combine both for a hybrid creation of pumpkin cheesecake. This fall-inspired dessert incorporates a classic velvety, creamy texture, while the addition of pumpkin adds a familiar warmness. Serve these top-rated pumpkin cheesecake recipes at your next family gathering for a sweet end to a full dinner spread. 
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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Photo: Jen Causey, Food Styling: Gordon Sawyer and Tina Stamos, Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell
Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
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Savory Pumpkin Cheesecake Is Like a Little Miracle

Photo by Stacey Ballis
Savory Pumpkin Cheesecake Is Like a Little Miracle

Not quite cake, not quite pie, definitely all delicious

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Ginger Pumpkin Cheesecake

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
Ginger Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Make this cake a day ahead, and refrigerate. Large crystals of raw brown Demerara sugar look and taste lovely, but the cake is still delicious without it. To prevent the crust from sticking to your fingers while pressing it into the pan, lightly coat your hands with cooking spray.
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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley combined the flavors of three holiday favorites--pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake-- to create this luscious holiday dessert.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Beau Gustafson; Katie Stoddard
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
This dessert combines the spicy flavors of a pumpkin pie with the creamy richness of a cheesecake.

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Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake Tart

BECKY LUIGART-STAYNER
Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake Tart Recipe
Impress your holiday guests with the swirling action used to combine the cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures. The final presentation picturesque enough for an Instagram highlight.
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Pumpkin-Chocolate-Swirl Cheesecake

Photo: Theresa Raffetto; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps
Pumpkin-Chocolate-Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Family and guests alike will give thanks over this decadent, seasonal Pumpkin-Chocolate-Swirl Cheesecake.

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Pumpkin Toffee Crunch Cheesecake

Photo: Charles Schiller
Pumpkin Toffee Crunch Cheesecake Recipe
Bring Halloween cheer to the dessert table with this too-cuke cheesecake. Keep it simple by preparing just about everything for this cake ahead of time.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Glazed Hazelnuts

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Glazed Hazelnuts Recipe
Not only is this cheesecake heavenly spiced with coriander and cardamom, the hazelnuts provide a nutty, crunchy texture that makes a complex flavor profile. You will be pleasantly surprised at how well all the ingredients tie together.
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Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust and Salted Caramel

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Robyn Valarik 
Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust and Salted Caramel Recipe
Not only do you get the benefit of pumpkin and cheesecake in one dessert, the addition of orange zest brings a lively brightness to the pie. The salted caramel coats the entire pie for more sweetness and balance.

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Dulce de Leche–Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Almonds

Oxmoor House
Dulce de Leche–Pumpkin Cheesecake with Candied Almonds Recipe
Sweet milk caramel, or dulce de leche, takes this decadent cheesecake over the top–be sure to save room for dessert!

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Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Pumpkin-Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Test Kitchen Professional Pam Lolley combined the flavors of three holiday favorites--pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and cheesecake-- to create this luscious holiday dessert.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue

Photo: Jody Horton; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 
Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart with Honey Swiss Meringue Recipe
Begin with a toasted pecan crust, layer with cream cheese and a classic pumpkin filling, and then gild the lily with a creamy meringue.

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Fall Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Photo: James Carrier
Fall Pumpkin Cheesecakes Recipe
Notes: If making individual cheesecakes ahead, chill airtight in pans up to 1 day. Freeze in pans up to 1 week; thaw, wrapped, in the refrigerator for 12 to 18 hours. If desired, reheat in a 325° oven for 10 to 12 minutes. To make a large, single cheesecake (to serve up to 12), use a 9-inch tart pan with removable rim. In step 2 reduce butter to about 1 tablespoon and sprinkle 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans in pan. Bake in a 325° oven as directed in step 4 for 50 to 55 minutes. Cut into wedges.

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Pumpkin-Almond Cheesecake

Photo: Levi Brown
Pumpkin-Almond Cheesecake Recipe
If your springform pan is loose and prone to leaking, wrap the bottom of it completely with heavy-duty aluminum foil before scraping the batter into it and baking. You can also place the pan on a baking sheet in the oven so that nothing drips on the floor of your oven. Serve the cheesecake unadorned for informal dining, or garnish with the whipped topping and almond brittle to add a special touch to your holiday dessert buffet.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Styling: Lynn Miller
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These cheesecake bars aren't meant to just haunt the dessert table at your Halloween party, the memory of their delicious pumpkin flavor will haunt your dreams for nights to come. They're cute, edible, and over-the-top tasty. What more can we say?

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Cinnamon Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake

Oxmoor House
Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Rich cheesecake is a welcome sight on most holiday buffets. This dessert is even better with the addition of seasonal flavors like pumpkin, cinnamon and ginger.
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