Classic Maple-Pumpkin Baked Cheesecake

🎃 Classic Maple-Pumpkin Baked Cheesecake

A smooth, autumn-spiced cheesecake built on the flavor foundation of maple-glazed pumpkin.

🥣 Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or gingersnap crumbs)
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Optional Maple Glaze (for topping or swirling)

  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp melted butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt

🧱 Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes, then cool slightly.

2. Make the Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  2. Add pumpkin purée, maple syrup, and brown sugar; mix until combined.
  3. Add vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low until just incorporated.

3. Bake the Cheesecake

  1. Pour filling over the crust.
  2. Tap the pan gently to release air bubbles.
  3. Bake at 325°F for 55–70 minutes, until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  4. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cool inside for 1 hour.
  5. Chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

4. Optional Maple Glaze Topping

Whisk together maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt. Drizzle over the chilled cheesecake before serving.

🍁 Variations

🍂 Maple Swirl Cheesecake

This variation enhances the maple flavor and creates a beautiful marbled top.

  1. Prepare the optional maple glaze.
  2. Pour the cheesecake batter into the pan.
  3. Spoon small pools of glaze on top.
  4. Use a butter knife to swirl in figure-eight motions.
  5. Bake as directed.

🧁 Mini Maple-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites

Perfect for parties or portion control.

  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Add 1 tbsp crust mixture to each cup and press down.
  3. Fill each cup 3/4 full with cheesecake batter.
  4. Bake at 300°F for 18–22 minutes until set.
  5. Chill completely.
  6. Drizzle with maple glaze or add a small swirl before baking.

🏷️ Hashtag Tags

Flavor

#Sweet #Savory #Caramelized #Earthy

Course

#Dessert

Method

#Baked

Ingredients

#Pumpkin #CreamCheese #Maple #GrahamCracker

Dietary

#Vegetarian

Season/Occasion

#Fall #Holiday #Thanksgiving #SeasonalProduce

Cuisine/Style

#American #Rustic #FarmToTable

Variations

#MapleSwirl #MiniCheesecakeBites

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