Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Gather ingredients and prepare your springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and pumpkin puree, mixing to achieve a lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly. Mix in vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Pour the pumpkin filling onto the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Prepare the streusel by mixing all-purpose flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and softened butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the pumpkin cheesecake filling evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly, signaling it's set but creamy.
- Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For the best flavor, use high-quality cream cheese and pumpkin puree. Refrigerate overnight for improved texture and taste.
