Bake a classic pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving in your Whynter countertop oven.
Creamy, rich, and full of warm fall spices, this classic pumpkin cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth pumpkin filling. Baked in the Whynter TSO-488GB Combi Steam Countertop Oven, it makes a beautiful Thanksgiving dessert.
Baking dessert in the countertop oven keeps your main oven free for the turkey and sides on the big day.
Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For Serving
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
How to Make a Classic Pumpkin Cheesecake
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan.
- Pre-bake the crust: Place the pan in the Whynter TSO-488GB. Select Bake at 325°F and bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
- Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sour cream, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Avoid overmixing.
- Fill the pan: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Return the pan to the oven. Bake at 300°F for approximately 50–65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for about 15 minutes.
- Remove and cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before removing from the pan and serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Whynter TSO-488GB Tip
Use the Bake function and position the rack so the springform pan has adequate clearance from the upper heating elements. Baking time may vary depending on the pan and oven. Check for doneness near the 50-minute mark.
- Doneness: The center should still jiggle slightly when finished. For a more precise check, the center should reach approximately 150°F.
- Cooling: Refrigeration is essential for the cheesecake to fully set and slice cleanly.
More Fall Desserts and Thanksgiving Recipes
Love cheesecake? Try our Creamy Basque Cheesecake. For more pumpkin flavor, bake the Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding. Planning the full menu? Start with the Mini Maple-Glazed Turkey Breasts.
