Pumpkin Cheesecake (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar.
03 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted.
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened.
05 - ¼ cup granulated sugar.
06 - 1 large egg.
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
08 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened.
09 - 1 cup pumpkin puree.
10 - ¾ cup granulated sugar.
11 - 2 large eggs.
12 - 1 tsp vanilla extract.
13 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon.
14 - ½ tsp ground ginger.
15 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg.
16 - ¼ tsp ground cloves.
17 - 1 cup caramel sauce.
18 - Whipped cream (for garnish).

Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
02 - Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
03 - Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
04 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
05 - Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
06 - In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves) until smooth.
07 - Pour the pumpkin cheesecake layer over the cream cheese layer in the pan.
08 - Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
09 - Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
10 - Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with whipped cream.

Notes:

01 - This Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake is a rich and creamy fall dessert combining spiced pumpkin with a caramel topping.
02 - Perfect for holiday gatherings and Thanksgiving.