Easy Autumn Cheesecake Recipes

This cheesecake is basically autumn in dessert form: warm spices, creamy filling, and a crust that won’t pretend to be delicate. It’s an Easy Autumn Cheesecake Recipes riff I throw together when I want people to think I’m fancy but I’ve secretly timed everything around nap schedules and the one mug that actually matches my aesthetic. It’s special because it tastes like fall stole my comforter and wrapped it up in cream cheese, and you should try it because it’s forgiving, dramatic, and pairs well with both smug smiles and second helpings.

Once I let my husband “help” by stirring the crust. He heroically decided it needed extra cinnamon, dumped the whole jar in, and then proclaimed himself a spice savant. The kids helped by taste-testing every dropped crumb and by the time the cheesecake cooled, we had a new family rule: nobody under 12 is allowed near whole spices. Me? I learned two things: don’t trust a guy who calls himself “an experimental chef” and always keep backup gingersnaps.

Time-Saving Hacks

– Use store-bought gingersnap crumbs. I will judge silently for 45 seconds, then join you.
– Chill the pan in the freezer before you pour the filling—fewer cracks, less soul-searching.
– Bake in a water bath? Fine. Skip it if your oven is a drama queen. You’ll get a few cracks; cover with a caramel hat. Problem solved.
– Line the springform with foil so your sink looks like it wasn’t part of a crime scene.
– Make it a day ahead so you can pretend you’re super organized. Reality: you made it while juggling laundry and the dog’s existential crisis.

Serving Ideas

– Serve with a drizzle of salted caramel, because salt makes everything sound sophisticated.
– Top with toasted pecans for crunch—and for people who need a crunchy thing to feel grounded.
– Add a dollop of whipped cream and call it couture.
– Serve with coffee if you’re daytime hosting. Wine if the kids drove you nuts. Champagne if you just realized the mess was actually minimal.

What to Serve It With

Best with: strong coffee in the morning, late-night black tea, or red wine at 10 p.m. when you’re pretending to be fancy.
Also acceptable: vanilla ice cream for the literalists, a slice of apple for the “we should be healthy” crew.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Yes, this pan is too small. No, I won’t wash fewer dishes. Use the right size unless you enjoy lava overflow.
– Don’t overmix the batter—air = cracks, and cracks require shame management.
– Cool slowly. Rapid temperature changes = dramatic splits and heartache.
– If it blooms a little crack, slap a spiced pear compote on it and call it “rustic.”

✔Storage Tips

Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
– Wrap tightly or use an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing fridge smells (unless you like cheddar-scented cheesecake).
– Keeps well up to 4–5 days in the fridge, unless someone declares dessert amnesty and eats the whole thing.

✔Variations and Substitutions

Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
– Pumpkin swirl: blend in canned pumpkin + spices for the full Pinterest spread.
– Nut-free: use graham crackers instead of nutty crusts.
– Boozy twist: a splash of bourbon in the filling because adults deserve jazz hands.

Easy Autumn Cheesecake Recipes

Delicious and creamy cheesecake enhanced with the flavors of autumn spices and pumpkin.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• ▢ 0.5 cup Sugar
• ▢ 1 cup Pumpkin puree
• ▢ 3 packages Cream cheese softened
• ▢ 2 large Eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
• Mix graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a bowl, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until combined.
• Pour mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
• Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set. Allow to cool before refrigerating.

Notes

Best served chilled, can be topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce.