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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake with Biscoff Cookie Crust

This Pumpkin Cheesecake features a creamy filling and a spiced Biscoff crust, making it the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 8 ounces Biscoff Cookies can substitute with gingersnaps or graham crackers
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 15 ounces Canned Pumpkin Puree Libby's recommended
  • 1 cup Sour Cream at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice adjust based on taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 large Egg Yolks room temperature
Frosting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 4 ounces Additional Butter softened

Equipment

  • 9-inch Springform Pan
  • Food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • Roasting pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and wrap a 9-inch springform pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the Biscoff cookies, sugar, and melted butter until finely crushed. Press into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 12 minutes.
  3. Let the crust cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Batter
  1. In a stand mixer, combine softened cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch, beating until smooth.
  2. Gradually add pumpkin puree, sour cream, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla, mixing until just incorporated.
  3. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time on low speed, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan, and add boiling water around it.
  2. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and crack the door open to cool slowly for another hour.
Cooling & Chilling
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about an hour.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip softened butter until pale and fluffy. Mix in cream cheese until combined.
  2. Gradually sift in powdered sugar, blending until fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and pipe frosting around the edges.
  2. Optionally sprinkle crushed Biscoff cookies on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid lumps. Bake in a water bath to prevent cracks.

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