Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is a rich and delicious recipe perfect for the holidays! A thick New York style cheesecake is swirled with a sweet pumpkin mixture in a pecan crust for a festive twist on a classic dessert.
- Prep15 minutes
- Cook1 hr 5 min
- Total1 hr 20 min
- Serves12
Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is a rich and delicious recipe perfect for the holidays! A thick New York style cheesecake is swirled with a sweet pumpkin mixture in a pecan crust for a festive twist on a classic dessert.
You don’t have to make the hard choice between pumpkin pie and cheesecake at your next holiday meal. This Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is the best of both worlds! You get the creamy cheesecake texture with the rich pumpkin flavor all in one amazing dessert recipe. It makes a large batch so it is perfect for serving to a big holiday crowd as well!
I used my mom’s go to New York Cheesecake recipe and swirled in some pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice for a holiday feel. I also added some chopped pecans to the graham cracker crust for added texture and flavor that pairs perfectly with pumpkin. I piled it all in a large 10 inch spring form pan and let it bake in the oven with a water bath.
The beauty of making any cheesecake is that it needs to rest overnight for the optimal flavor and texture. While this means you do have to plan ahead a day, it is great for a make ahead dessert. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, there is always plenty of food to make on the day everyone is arriving. Make this Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake a day or two ahead of time and cut out some of the stress!
I made this cheesecake on a Sunday evening for a Tuesday dinner party and it was perfection. Top it with a little whipped topping or whipped cream and dust it with a tiny bit of cinnamon and you have a gorgeous and tasty dessert your guests will love.
Whether you are entertaining for just your immediate family or hosting a friendsgiving, this Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake is the perfect addition to any holiday dessert table! It is rich and delicious and will serve at least a dozen people!
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