Pumpkin Cheesecake

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F (175C)².

Step 2

Prepare graham cracker crust in a 9" springform but do not bake.  Place in refrigerator to chill while you prepare your cheesecake filling.

Step 3

In a stand mixer (or in a large bowl with a hand-mixer), beat together softened cream cheese and sugars, scraping down the sides with a spatula occasionally to ensure ingredients are mixed well. (beat on medium-speed about 1-2 minutes, scraping down side occasionally).

Step 4

Add sour cream and stir well, pausing once to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Step 5

Add vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spice and stir until well-combined.

Step 6

Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just mixed after each addition (and scraping down the sides after each addition).

Step 7

Spread cheesecake batter evenly over prepared crust.

Step 8

Transfer to oven and bake on 350F for 40 minutes or until center of cheesecake is set and bounces back to the touch.

Step 9

Allow pumpkin cheesecake to cool to room temperature and then transfer to refrigerator and chill for 6 hours or overnight.

Step 10

Before serving, prepare your cinnamon whipped cream.

Step 11

For the cinnamon whipped cream topping, combine heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a clean medium-sized bowl.

Step 12

Use an electric mixer to stir on low-speed. Gradually increase speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.

Step 13

Pipe or dollop whipped cream over chilled cheesecake. Slice, serve, and enjoy!