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No-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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This No-bake Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe combines a creamy spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s an easy, no-bake dessert perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations. With simple ingredients like cream cheese, pumpkin puree, and warming spices, it delivers rich flavor without the fuss of baking. The cheesecake is light, airy, and perfectly balanced with pumpkin and cinnamon flavors.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and optional cinnamon. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Mix until combined.
  3. Whip the Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture until smooth and fluffy.
  4. Assemble: Pour the filling onto the chilled crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Serve: Remove from the pan, slice, and serve with optional whipped cream topping.

Notes

  • To save time, you can use store-bought graham cracker crust.
  • Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours for the best texture.
  • Customize the spice level by adjusting cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to your taste.

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