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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Created: August 29, 2018 Updated: September 8, 2020 by Lyuba Brooke 94 Comments

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This is a classic Pumpkin Pie taken to the next level! This Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is a combination of a classic pumpkin pie with silky creaminess of a cheesecake. This easy dessert is perfect to serve at holiday dinners or just because you feel like having a pumpkin treat.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE on a plate with a fork taking a piece

Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

It’s time for me to re-introduce you to our family favorite pie recipe.

When I say “family favorite,” I truly mean it. We all love desserts, especially holiday pies, but this Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie is something special to us.

No matter how much turkey and mashed potatoes we stuff ourselves with on Thanksgiving dinner, we make sure to still have room for this pie. If we didn’t have much room left…well then we wait!

There have been a couple of years where I made a fancy cheesecake or another dessert for our holiday dinner and the first thing that everyone mumbled was, “what? No Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie?”

pumpkin cheesecake pie on a plate with whip cream on top

I’ve actually been told that I can make any other dessert my heart desires as long as I ALSO make this pie. It’s a good thing that this pie is so easy to whip up.

Easy few minutes of beating the ingredients in a bowl, followed by about 45 minutes of baking, and then cool and chill. Simple steps for a luscious pumpkin dessert.

You will love the soft and smooth texture and creamy pumpkin flavor of this pie. Serve it with some whipped cream and cinnamon on top or even with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.

This PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE on a table with a pie cutter in the background

DO I HAVE TO USE STORE-BOUGHT CRUST?

Yes, this is the only way. KIDDING! Absolutely not. I use store-bought crust for the ease of it. If you want to make your own homemade pie crust, here is a wonderful recipe that I personally use. For Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, or any other special even, I like to make homemade crust. Anytime we just feel like having pumpkin cheesecake pie for dinner, I take out a quick, frozen pie shell. Just make sure the store-bought one is a deep dish.

lifting the cheesecake out of the pie with a pie cutter

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS PIE:

Making this pie is truly easy. All you have to do is beat the ingredients in a bowl with an electric mixer, pour it into the pie shell, and bake. There are a couple of things to remember when making it though.

Make sure not to overfill your pie shell. When using a store-bought deep-dish pie crust, you will have just a little bit of pie filling leftover. Don’t try to squeeze every last drop of pie mixture into the shell because it might overflow as it bakes. This pie filling raises as it bakes, so if it’s overfilled, it will overflow. There will not be much batter leftover, only about 1/4 cup. (The same applies for the homemade crust because some pie dishes can slightly vary in size.)

Place filled pie shell on a baking sheet while baking. This will make it easier to place it in the oven and take it out. (This is not needed is you made your own pie crust in a ceramic/glass pie dish.)

After 40-45 minutes of baking, open the oven door halfway and turn off the oven. Leave the pie in the oven for about 10 minutes before taking it out. This will help with the pie possibly cracking. (Although, if it does crack, don’t stress! It can easily be covered with some whipped cream when served.)

Cool pie to room temperature and chill in the refrigerator before servings.

Serve cold.

pumpkin cheesecake pie on a plate with whip cream on top with a fork taking a piece off

SOME MORE RECIPES YOU WILL LIKE:

Easy Pumpkin Caramel Pull Apart Bread – Pull apart bread easily made with pre-made dough, pumpkin, pecans and caramel. Warm, comforting bread with your morning tea.

Creme Brulee Pumpkin Cheesecake – This smooth, silky pumpkin cheesecake is made with the ginger snap cookie crust, extra cookies on the bottom, heavenly pumpkin cheesecake and crunchy, caramelized sugar on top.

Oreo Pumpkin Cheesecake – Layers of smooth pumpkin cheesecake, crushed Oreo cookies on the bottom and on the top, and a silky layer of spiced mascarpone frosting.

Frosted Pumpkin Cookies – Soft, scrumptious pumpkin cookies topped with pumpkin buttercream frosting and decorated with a classic scene from The Nightmare Before Christmas movie.

pumpkin cheesecake pie on a plate with whip cream on top

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

This PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE PIE is a combination of a classic pumpkin pie with silky creaminess of a cheesecake. This easy dessert is perfect to serve at holiday dinners or just because you feel like having a pumpkin treat. 
4.27 from 100 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Cool and refrigerate: 5 hours hours
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 pie
Calories: 418kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

  • 1 Deep dish pie shell
  • 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice mix
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth (about 2 minutes).
  • Add pumpkin puree and dry spices, beat until well blended.
  • Add eggs, heavy cream and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Place pie shell on the baking sheet. (This will make it easier to place the pie in the oven and take it out.)
  • Pour filling into the pie shell and make sure it's spread evenly.  (Don't overfill the pie shell. There will be a little bit of pie filling left over.)
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes (it will be a little jiggly in the middle but set at edges).
  • Turn off the oven and open the oven door half way. Let pie sit in the oven for about 10 minutes before taking it out.
  • Cool pie to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. 
  • Serve it cold.

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Notes

All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have a slight variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 8930IU | Vitamin C: 2.2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1.9mg
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*Originally published on Will Cook For Smiles October 1, 2011!*

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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All images and text ©Lyubov Brooke for ©Will Cook For Smiles. Please do not use my images without prior permission. If using my posts in collections and features, please link back to this post for the recipe. Disclaimer: Nutrition information shown is not guaranteed to be 100% accurate as most ingredients and brands have variations.

Comments

  1. Amy D says

    November 25, 2020 at 8:57 pm

    5 stars
    Pie came out beautifully! Used half and half instead of the heavy whipping cream.

    Reply
  2. Tracy says

    November 25, 2020 at 10:29 am

    In the video it appears that you add more spices then it says in the recipe. It looks like you add Ginger and maybe something else but I don’t see it in the recipe

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 25, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      Hi Tracy,

      I use both cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice mix for this pie. I hope you like it!

      Reply
  3. Virginia Luera says

    November 23, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    5 stars
    I made this pie last year for Thanksgiving! my whole family loved it… even the non pumpkin pie lovers! It was absolutely delicious! I will be making this newly must have holiday desert again this year!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      November 25, 2020 at 9:04 am

      Awesome! I love hearing that! Thank you for stopping by to let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Virginia says

    November 23, 2020 at 5:31 pm

    I made this pie last year for Thanksgiving! my whole family loved it… even the non pumpkin pie lovers! It was absolutely delicious! I will be making this newly must have holiday desert again this year!

    Reply
  5. Kris Marie says

    November 20, 2020 at 8:21 am

    Definitely making this. I will make my own pie crust and pop it into the freezer than pour the batter in and bake it off!

    Reply
  6. tobyann turley says

    November 19, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    If I use fresh pumpkin and swerve in place of sugar, will that bring down the cholesterol and fat content?

    Reply
  7. cindy witt says

    November 11, 2020 at 11:25 pm

    can you make this ahead of Thanksgiving and will still be good.

    Reply
  8. Karen Platz says

    October 9, 2020 at 10:47 am

    Just a quick question…first your recipe looks fantastic, the best one so far, my question is can there be a substitute for the heavy cream? I have a couple family members who can’t handle it so well, but I would love to make a pumpkin cheesecake this year. So thank you 😊

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      October 13, 2020 at 5:39 pm

      Hi Karen,

      I’m sorry unfortunately you cant substute the cream in this recipe because the batter will be to thin and it wont set right.

      Reply
  9. Dee says

    September 29, 2020 at 11:32 pm

    I’m wondering if this can be made without a crust for gluten free? Would you use the same ingredients and cook the same time?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      October 2, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      Hi Dee,

      You don’t have to deny yourself the pie crust! There are lots of recipes for gluten-free pie crust you can use, they even sell it at some stores. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
    • Kelly says

      November 25, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Yes! I make it in ramekins without crust. Nice for individual servings. I like it just as well that way as with a crust. Cook about 5 -10 minutes less than a whole pie.

      Reply
  10. Jo says

    December 11, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    Can you use Graham cracker crust and how?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 23, 2019 at 9:03 am

      Hi, Jo! Sorry for my late response I didn’t receive a notification of your question. Yes, you can make a graham cracker crust for it! Here is a link to my recipe for another cheesecake that I used Graham cracker crust for just follow those instructions.

      https://www.willcookforsmiles.com/eggnog-cheesecake/

      Reply
  11. Chuck says

    December 3, 2019 at 2:42 pm

    Hi !my mom is 93 her cooking days are over , so I have taken over the responsibility I’ve been looking for things to make
    I’m good at following directions, all I can say thankyou your recipe is great and easy and very tasty

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      December 23, 2019 at 9:22 am

      Hi, Chuck! I am so glad you liked it! Happy Holidays to you and your mom! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Kyleigh says

    November 27, 2019 at 11:34 am

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh! The pumpkin cheesecake was amazing! It was creamy and delicious. Thank you so much!

    Reply
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