The Best No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake

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The Best No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake is a celebration of autumn in the form of a creamy and delightful dessert. It captures the essence of the season with every decadent bite.

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 2 packages (16 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

Preparing the Crust:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  2. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9×9-inch square baking dish. Use the back of a spoon to compact it.
  3. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the cheesecake filling.

Making the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, salt, and pure vanilla extract. Mix until the filling is well combined and smooth.

Assembling the Cheesecake:

  1. Spread the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing it out evenly.

Chilling and Serving:

  1. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until it’s set.
  2. Prior to serving, prepare the whipped cream topping.

Making the Whipped Cream Topping:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until it starts to thicken.
  2. Add the powdered sugar and pure vanilla extract, then continue to beat until the whipped cream holds stiff peaks.

Serving:

  1. Serve your No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with a generous dollop of whipped cream on top.
  2. Enjoy your creamy and delightful pumpkin dessert!

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Chilling Time: 4 hours

Yield: Approximately 9 servings

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