Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Cooking and baking is one of the main reasons I get excited about fall and this easy pumpkin swirl cheesecake recipe is one of my favorite fall sweet treats. This creamy cheesecake recipe is delicious and super easy to make. It’s the perfect fall dessert!
What is a Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake?
A pumpkin swirl cheesecake is a delicious cake in a graham cracker crust made with a cream cheese pumpkin filling and a swirl of plain cheesecake filling (without the pumpkin) running through. This gives it a marble effect. It’s a great cake to serve at home with your family or bring to a holiday potluck. The swirl makes it feel a little fancy and definitely takes it up a notch from a classic cheesecake!
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How Do You Make a Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake?
This recipe is super easy, but the main part to keep in mind is the mixing of the batter. Particularly make sure to mix in one egg at a time. Don’t forget to set aside the plain batter (without the pumpkin mixture) for swirling. The full recipe is below.
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Easy Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Recipe
Equipment
- Pie dish, hand mixer or electric stand mixer, mixing bowls, spatula, spoon, butter knife, oven,
Ingredients
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust
- 2 8-ounce blocks of cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup canned puree pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- To make the plain batter, mix the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl on medium speed with your electric mixer or stand mixer until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, blending well after each egg. Set aside 3/4 cup of the plain mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix the remaining sugar, pumpkin purée, and pumpkin pie spice to make the pumpkin batter.
- Pour the pumpkin batter into the pie crust and drop the plain batter (that was set aside) by spoonfuls onto the top of the pumpkin batter. Swirl the plain batter with your knife in a circular motion to create a swirl or marble effect.
- Bake the cheesecake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set, on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool. Chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or more before serving.
Notes
Variations
- This recipe makes extra batter, so buy a few mini pie crusts and make a few small cakes for the kiddos.
- You can also make this in a deeper dish so the cake is thicker, you will just need to add extra baking time.
- Drizzle some caramel sauce or chocolate sauce on top for a little extra sweetness.
- You can serve this cake with a side of fresh fruit, I like mixed berries.
- This cheesecake also pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee, tea or spiced apple cider.
- Makes a great hostess gift, neighbor gift or a dessert to bring to a holiday party.
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Cut a slice and enjoy!
If you need another great dessert recipe try my Diet Coke Cake. This is the perfect dessert to bring to a fall or holiday pot-luck. Don’t feel like baking? No problem! Learn how to dress up a store-bought dessert!
Cheers!
If you use all the batter, how much time do you need to increase the baking? Mines in the oven as I write this.
I’m so sorry, I’m just now seeing this! I hope it turned out well. I have only used the lesser amount for my pie, but I would have probably added 1-2 minutes at a time and just keep checking on it. Happy Thanksgiving!
Ugh stop it!!!! Yum!
:) Just consider it a special treat!
Yum! You may put me in a cooking mood. The photos look awesome as always :)
:) Thanks LE!!!
What Cassie said! :) Looks delish!
xo
Pat
Thanks so much Pat!!!
i need to lose 15 pounds so i can feast on tons of these without guilt!
You do not Cass! Feast away :)