Description
A creamy, indulgent pumpkin cheesecake with a chocolate drizzle, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Oreo cookies, finely crushed
- 2 TBSP butter or margarine, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 1 TBSP pumpkin pie spice
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 square semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tsp butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (325°F if using a dark nonstick pan).
- Mix cookie crumbs with melted butter, press into the pan for crust.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool slightly, then spread sour cream topping evenly.
- Melt chocolate with butter, drizzle in a spiral over the cake.
- Drag a toothpick from center outward to create a spiderweb design.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using low-sugar sweeteners or dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg