Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe from A Latte Food!
This homemade Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is gluten-free! A layer of vanilla cheesecake, a layer of spiced pumpkin cheesecake, and a pinch of whipped cream make this super simple pumpkin cheesecake! It’s a holiday dessert favorite around here!
photo from alattefood.com
photo from alattefood.com
On a scale of 1-12, how ready are you for Thanksgiving?
I’m SO ready, guys. It’s kind of my favorite day (not just because food is involved, but…that definitely is a perk.) It’s the unofficial (but official in my book) start to the Christmas season, and I can’t think of a more fitting way to mark the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year.
Technically, we’re celebrating Thanksgiving on Friday, so Thursday (aka the actual Thanksgiving) will be spent prepping for the big day while watching an onslaught of Christmas movies.
(As the self-proclaimed Christmas-and-food-a-holic, does it even get any better?!)
photo from alattefood.com
Of course, no matter how prepared I think I am, I’m sure I’ll either make a menu change, or realize I completely forgot a key ingredient and will have to improvise (even though I actually printed out a spreadsheet of my Thanksgiving grocery list–nerd alert.)
So, if you’re like me (or just got a call that a friend or family member–who is gluten free–is coming to dinner), and need a last minute dessert (gluten free dessert at that!), this Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe is for you!
It takes only a few ingredients, has minimal prep work involved, and tastes ah-mazing!
Or, save this recipe for your next holiday party! Cheesecake is a win no matter what.
photo from alattefood.com
All right, so let’s talk cheesecake. Not only is cheesecake probably my all-time favorite dessert, I am a huge fan of this pumpkin version (I mean, that’s probably goes without saying, but…my excitement over this recipe knows no bounds.)
It’s rich, creamy, and don’t throw things at me for saying it, but, it’s pretty dreamy.
Now, there are a couple people in my family who are gluten free, so having an easy gluten free dessert on hand is super helpful for big meals like Thanksgiving. Plus, the cheesecake filling itself is gluten free, so this is such a simple and hassle-free holiday dessert.
However, this dessert totally works for non-gluten free friends and family as well. I know there can often be a stigma to how gluten free desserts taste, but let me tell you, this is superb (I’m vowing to use this word more often, because, let’s just take a moment to recognize how fun it rolls off the tongue.)
photo from alattefood.com
Let’s talk crust.
Graham cracker crusts are pretty much everything in my book, and this MI-DEL Graham Style Pie Crust is top-notch. MI-DEL Pie Crusts are 30 grams thicker than other brands, which yields a more flavorful pie crust to this Pumpkin Cheesecake (or any pie recipe you make with MI-DEL Pie Crusts.)
Also, while this crust is gluten free, it is also non-GMO project verified, Kosher Parve, and free from 8 common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, fish and shellfish.) Plus, MI-DEL pie crusts are made with just a few ingredients (all of which you can pronounce! Winning.)
And, lastly, you can use this crust for both baked pies and no-bake pies.
See? This crust is awesome.
photo from alattefood.com
This recipe is based off the cheesecake recipe my mom made all of the time when we were kids. It’s incredibly rich and creamy (I know, I already mentioned this, but it’s worth saying it twice 😉), and to me, it’s the best cheesecake recipe I’ve ever had. What can I say, Mom knows best, right?
This cheesecake is layered, but the filling is all made in just one bowl. Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin pie spices are all it takes to make the filling of this pumpkin cheesecake.
You pour the filling into the MI-DEL pie crust, bake it for about 25-30 minutes, and finally, let it cool.
See? Easy peasy.
A last minute dessert that takes very little time but tastes fantastic.
Boom.
photo from alattefood.com
By the way, I’m thankful for you all! My heart is just bursting with gratitude towards all of you! ❤
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