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how to make pumpkin swirl cheesecake

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This pumpkin swirl cheesecake is rich, creamy, and beautifully marbled with warm pumpkin spice flavors. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday tables, it’s as stunning as it is delicious.

  • Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)

¼ cup sugar

½ cup melted butter

24 oz (3 blocks) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup pumpkin puree

2 tsp cinnamon

½ tsp nutmeg

¼ tsp ginger

2 tbsp flour

Instructions

Prepare Crust – Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes.

Make Cheesecake Batter – Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.

Divide & Flavor – Reserve 1 cup of plain batter. To the remaining batter, mix in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and flour.

Layer & Swirl – Pour pumpkin batter over crust. Spoon plain batter on top in dollops. Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.

Bake – Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 55–65 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.

Cool & Chill – Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

Serve – Slice and enjoy as is or with a dollop of whipped cream.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature cream cheese and avoid overmixing after adding eggs. Chill overnight for the smoothest texture.

  • Author: chef Adam
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg