Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture firmly onto the bottom and 1 1/2 inches up the sides of the prepared springform pan to create a crust. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven until the crust is set and lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes. (17 minutes)

Recipe View In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in pumpkin puree, cornstarch, 1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Gradually beat in evaporated milk and eggs until just blended. Pour pumpkin mixture into the prepared crust. Place the springform pan on a baking sheet. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven until the center of the cheesecake is almost set but still has a slight wobble, about 55 to 60 minutes. (60 minutes)

Recipe View While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the sour cream topping. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Carefully spread the sour cream topping evenly over the baked cheesecake. Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for another hour. Then, carefully run a thin knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake from the sides. (70 minutes)

Recipe View Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate overnight to allow it to fully set. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan. Let the cheesecake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon before serving. (30 minutes)