National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day Date in the current year: October 21, 2024

Cheesecake is a dessert that typically consists of at least two layers: a pie crust and a thick layer made of cream cheese, eggs, and sugar. Cheesecake can be prepared in many flavors, and pumpkin is one of them. Pumpkin cheesecake is often made for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

To celebrate National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day, treat yourself to a slice of delicious dessert that you can pick at your favorite local bakery or cook yourself. Here is an easy pumpkin-flavored cheesecake recipe.

In a bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbs light brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Add 1 stick melted unsalted butter and press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan.

Beat 3 8-ounce packages softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 3 eggs, 1 egg yolk, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg. Mix well and add 2 tbs all-purpose flour and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Beat together until combined.

Pour filling into crust, spread out evenly and bake for 1 hour at 350 °F. Put into the fridge for 4 hours before serving.