No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

This No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is a creamy make-ahead fall dessert with real pumpkin, warm spices, and a crunchy pecan graham cracker crust. The refrigerator does all the work, so it is just right for Thanksgiving when the oven is full.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword no bake desserts, no bake pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake, pumpkin dessert, Thanksgiving dessert

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 574kcal

Author Maike Corbett

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup pecans finely crushed
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 tablespoons butter melted

For the Filling

16 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
¾ cup light brown sugar packed
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar

For the Decoration (optional)

whipped cream
pumpkin pie spice for dusting

Instructions

Make the Crust

Stir the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.

Make the Filling

Beat the cream cheese until completely smooth, about 2 minutes. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
Fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture in two additions until no white streaks remain.

Chill and Serve

Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, best overnight.
Run a thin knife around the edge, release the springform, and slice.
Top with whipped cream and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice just before serving.

Notes

CHILL TIME

Refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing. Overnight gives the firmest set and the cleanest slices. Chill time can vary and is not included in the total time above.

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