Pumpkin Cheesecake (A Cheesecake Factory Copycat) Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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Submitted by Leslie in Texas

"This was in the October 29,2008 Food section of the Houston Chronicle and was proclaimed "holiday worthy"! Preparation time does not include chill time."

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Ready In:
3hrs 25mins

Ingredients:
15
Serves:

10-12

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ingredients

  • 34 cup unsalted butter, melted (divided use)
  • 2 12 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 34 cups sugar (divided use)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus
  • 1 pinch salt (divided use)
  • 2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
  • 14 cup sour cream
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 12 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 14 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cups sweetened whipped cream
  • 13 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped

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directions

  • Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees.
  • Brush a 10 inch springform pan with some of the butter;stir remaining butter into graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup sugar and pinch salt.
  • Press mixture into bottom and up sides of pan , packing it tightly and evenly.
  • Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool on rack, then wrap outside of springform pan with heavy duty foil and place in a roasting pan.
  • Bring a medium pot of water to boil.
  • Meanwhile beat cream cheese with a mixer until smooth; add remaining 2 1/2 cups sugar and beat until just light, scraping down sides of bowl and beaters as needed.
  • Beat in the sour cream, then add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves and beat until just combined; pour into cooled crust.
  • Without pulling rack out, gently place roasting pan in oven and pour boiling water into roasting pan until it comes about halfway up side of springform pan.
  • Bake until outside of cheesecake sets but center is still loose, about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
  • Turn off oven and open door briefly to let out some heat.
  • Leave cheesecake in oven for 1 more hour, then carefully remove from roasting pan and cool on a rack.
  • Run a knife around edges of springform pan, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Bring cheesecake to room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
  • Unlock and remove springform ring.
  • To finish, place a dollop of whipped cream on each slice and sprinkile with toasted pecans.

Questions & Replies

Pumpkin Cheesecake (A Cheesecake Factory Copycat) Recipe - Food.com (13)

  1. I’ve had this link saved for years, but I don’t recognize the recipe? Have there been revisions made recently? There used to be comments made about adding a different amount of cinnamon too that used to work for Cheesecake Factory...the recipe most definitely never called for sour cream either..I used to have the measurements of the ingredients but I seem to have lost it. Any information on the original recipe?

    trbdr09

  2. This is not the same recipe that used to be here. I am severely disappointed, as the cheesecake recipe was a family and friend favorite that I have been making every Thanksgiving for years. The cheesecake I made tonight looks nothing like what it usually does. I knew in my gut that this wasn't right. The recipe never called for sour cream or 6 eggs, and didn't use ginger or this much sugar. I'll have to look for the old recipe on other sites.

  3. I want to make one half the recipe so should I only bake it about 1 hour in a 6 inch springform pan?

    Ulla S.

  4. Can you make this ahead of time and freeze it?

    powers724

  5. Can you substitute pumpkin pie spice mix for the cinnamon, ginger and cloves?

    Jason B.

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Reviews

  1. This recipe is terrible. The cheesecake is incredibly dense because of the 6 eggs and is sickeningly sweet. It turned out very dark and unappealing compared to how the cheesecake used to turn out. This is not the recipe it used to be, someone has changed the recipe since last year. Look for Harvest Pumpkin Cheesecake if you want a proper cheesecake recipe

    Miranda R.

  2. I used this recipe three times last fall and it is wonderful!!! Thank you!!

    Tami M.

  3. This was great!!!! I can not believe how well this turned out. I did not change the recipe. Cause I am less than a novice when it comes to baking. The only thing I would do different, is cook it a bit longer. Everyone at our Fall barbecue was very impressed and one friend asked I bought it.

    MeyerPrincess

  4. If I make cheesecake today can it be frozen for Thanksgiving

    marpa61

  5. I cut the sugar to 1 1/2 cups, and had enough for 3 ramekins. I just finished eating one of them( I had to try it out!) It's so good. BTW, I baked the ramekins after letting the cheesecake sit in the turned off oven for an hour. Reheated oven, put ramekins into the bath, cooked x 1 hour, let cooled in oven overnight. Thank you for this recipe!!

    Signe K.

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Tweaks

  1. The crust.

    sleeplessinminnesota

  2. There is no pecan pie as the bottom layer. So it is not a copy cat recipe. It is just a pumpkin cheesecake.

    Cynthia A.

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FAQs

Is cheesecake factory pumpkin cheesecake good? ›

In my opinion, the crust on this seasonal slice was sort of plain and not crispy enough. That said, I still think this is still one of the more delicious cheesecakes on the menu because of its creamy and consistent pumpkin flavor.

Does Costco sell pumpkin cheesecake? ›

Servings and Size of Kirkland Pumpkin Cheesecake

Costco's Pumpkin Cheesecake costs $18.99. There are at least 16 servings (potentially more), which means each serving costs $1.19.

How do you keep pumpkin cheesecake from cracking? ›

Bake your cheesecake in a water bath.

After you prepare the cake in the springform pan, put it in a roasting pan, then fill the roasting pan with about 1-inch of water before placing it in the oven.

How to tell when pumpkin cheesecake is done? ›

The Cheesecake Wobble Test

You can check if your cheesecake is done by trying the wobble test. To check the doneness, open the oven door and give the pan a gentle but firm rap with a spoon to see if it wobbles. How jiggly should the cheesecake be? Well, it should wobble just slightly (you can see in our video).

What is the unhealthiest dessert at Cheesecake Factory? ›

Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake

"A single slice adds up to 1,600 calories and 133 grams of sugar, which is one of the highest calorie and sugar-filled desserts on the entire menu," says registered dietitian Jenn Fillenworth, MS, RD. Enough said.

What is the most popular flavor of cheesecake? ›

The top flavors are generally consistent, although a few may change depending on the season. The top 10 flavors always include the original, the turtle, a few fruity flavors, and a few chocolate flavors. In the fall, pumpkin flavor is also very popular.

What is the difference between pumpkin and pumpkin pecan cheesecake factory? ›

Their straight up Pumpkin Cheesecake is a pumpkin-twist on the Factory's classic cheesecake-and-graham-cracker formula, but the Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake adds a dense layer of gooey pecan pie, packed into a flaky pie crust and topped off with caramel and pecans.

Does Cheesecake Factory actually make their cheesecake? ›

We own and operate two bakery production facilities, one in Calabasas Hills, California, and one in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, where we produce approximately 70 varieties of cheesecakes and other baked desserts based on proprietary recipes.

What cream cheese does Cheesecake Factory use? ›

The dessert might be famous for its New York-style and typical Philadelphia cream cheese base, but cheesecakes are still popular outside the United States.

What is the bread they serve at The Cheesecake Factory? ›

Loved around the world, our brown bread baguette is a Cheesecake Factory signature taste – now available to enjoy at home in Mini Baguettes, Dinner Rolls and Sandwich Bread.

Does Aldi have pumpkin cheesecake? ›

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes with a Pretzel Pecan Crust | ALDI US.

Why is pumpkin pie so cheap at Costco? ›

How Costco Keeps Its Pumpkin Pie So Cheap. In their book, David and Susan disclose that Costco's pumpkin pies are only semi-homemade, which helps cut down on costs.

What does pumpkin cheesecake taste like? ›

The texture of the cheesecake is fluffy and soft, but dense enough to feel substantial. There's sufficient pumpkin taste to be distinct, but not so much that it turns into a pumpkin pie. I think the pumpkin provides some additional fudgey moisture, overall. It's only lightly sweet, which I prefer.

What are the two main types of cheesecake? ›

Cheesecake is a classic dessert that can be served for any occasion. There is even a Greek cheesecake recipe that dates all the way back to 5th Century BCE! While there are an endless amount of cheesecake recipes available today, they can be sorted into two easy categories - baked and unbaked cheesecakes.

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