Easy Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Recipe (video) (2024)

FAQs

Does pumpkin cheesecake need to be refrigerated? ›

Cheesecake should be stored in the fridge for maximum flavor—and safety reasons.

Cheesecake loves a humid environment, and we want to give it the best chance of baking up smooth, creamy, tall, and crack-free. Here's why: Cheesecakes Are Egg-Heavy: Eggs need a moist and humid environment to properly rise and avoid drying out or burning.

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.

You can also freeze your pumpkin cheesecake (after it's cooled as indicated in the recipe) for several months. I like to cut mine into slices and wrap and freeze them individually.

According to the USDA's Food Keeper App, cheesecake should be consumed within 5 to 7 days of refrigeration.

Remove the springform pan from the water bath, discard the foil, and transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator to cool for at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove the sides of the springform pan. You can serve the cheesecake right from the base of the springform pan.

Classic Cheesecake Recipe. Look no further for a creamy and ultra smooth classic cheesecake recipe! Paired with a buttery graham cracker crust, no one can deny its simple decadence. For the best results, bake in a water bath.

Cheesecakes are egg based, and they need low heat. Position baking rack in center of oven and place cheesecake in center of middle oven rack. Place a shallow pan full of water on the lower rack in the oven. The water will also help minimize cracking in the top of the cheesecake.

Sugar Baby Pumpkin

Also known as Sugar Pie pumpkins, these thin-skinned squash are smaller (4-8 lbs.) and have a sweet, dense flesh with a fine-grained, smooth texture. The cooked flesh is a bit drier, which makes a great pie filling.

It doesn't ooze or feel soggy. It's almost like a tender pumpkin pie with a little cheesecake added in. There IS a strong, delicious flavor in this cheesecake.

Which pumpkin is best for cakes? ›

Queensland Blue Pumpkins

The QLD blue is perfect in baked dishes and also lends itself really well to boiling, making it great for mashes and soups.

Obviously, the goal is to create a firm cheesecake filling, similar to a baked cheesecake filling. After the chill time, if your cheesecake still isn't firm enough, you can freeze it to help it set up. Be careful not to freeze it too long unwrapped though; it can cause the texture to become gritty.

Yes, you can freeze a cheesecake of any type, whether it's a New York-style, fruity or chocolatey cheesecake.

Use a Wire Rack: Placing your cheesecake on a wire rack will allow 360-degree air circulation, which will speed up the cooling process. Use a Small Fan: Turn on a small fan and direct it towards your cheesecake placed on a wire rack (if possible) to speed up the cooling process.

According to Foodsafety.gov if a power outage leaves your refrigerator incapacitated, cheesecake that has been stores above 40 degrees F for more than 2 hours must be tossed.

Cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Refrigeration can prolong its shelf life and maintain its texture and flavor while storing at room temperature can help to maintain its moisture and prevent the crust from becoming soggy.

Science says that once food that should be kept either hot or refrigerated is in the temp danger zone for longer than about 2 hours, pathogens begin to multiply rapidly. If you have eaten a cheesecake that's sat out for 10 hours and been fine, that's because you've been lucky, not because it wasn't growing bacteria.

According to the Philadelphia website FAQs again, "Baked cheesecakes that contain cream cheese must be refrigerated. Fillings and toppings should be kept refrigerated." It also states, "Dessert containing cream cheese, whether baked or unbaked, should be covered and stored in the refrigerator. Use within 5 days."