Fall is upon us now and the leaves are changing colors rapidly in our neck of the woods. Pumpkin recipes are a true sign that crisp fall breezes are starting to blow but inside the house are aromas of spices and baking. This Streusel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake was an enormous hit here.
Ken dove into the kitchen to create this autumnal delight that you can serve to your family and friends for the holidays. The streusel topping takes this cheesecake to another level with its sweet crunchy ingredients.
Cheesecake is real comfort food. Serving this to company, family or friends will guarantee you rave reviews. It is a dessert that so many people adore, young and old. With its’ wonderful pumpkin pie spices, it is perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas!!
I love a streusel topping, one of my favorites on a loaf or a muffin, and now on this lovely luscious cheesecake. You also don’t have to worry about the top cracking with this topping, no one will ever see it. It is cooked in a water bath through which does allow for minimal cracking.
This is a nice and tall delicious cheesecake. One that will fill your springform pan! Don’t just take a small slice because you will be back for another one, guaranteed!!
Streusel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Streusel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs gluten-free if desired
- 1/2 cup almond meal
- 1/2 cup butter
Filling
- 3 packages light cream cheese softened
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 16 oz. can pure pumpkin
- 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 5 large eggs beaten
Streusel Topping
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
- Preheat over to 325F. Grease a 10" springform pan and double wrap the bottom securely with heavy-duty foil. In a small bowl combine the crust ingredients and press into the bottom of the pan and 1" up the sides.
- In a large bowl of a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg until mixed well. Beat in the eggs on low speed. Pour the mixture over the crust. Place the springform pan in a cookie sheet or pan with sides and fill with 1" of hot water.
- Bake for 1 hour. Mix the streusel ingredients together by first combining the sugar and butter and then stirring in the walnuts. Place carefully on top of the hot cheesecake and bake for a further 30 min. longer or until the center is still slightly jiggly but mainly set. While still hot run a knife around the pan and then let cool further for 1 hour. Refrigerate covered overnight. Remove the sides of the pan to serve.
Comments & Reviews
Katelyn says
This is my 3rd time making this pumpkin cheesecake. What a hit!!! It is a new favorite and a keeper recipe! Thank you for sharing!
Tara Noland says
So glad you enjoyed it so many times. I know anytime we make it, it has got rave reviews!
Amy Desrosiers says
This really looks so darn amazing! I love how the streusal on top adds to the yumminess of this cake.
Janis @MommyBlogExpert says
What a wonderful dessert idea for all the fall holidays coming up. Bookmarking your yummy looking recipe post now, to make soon.
Bill S says
This sounds like a great cheesecake perfect for fall! I love that this is topped with streusel adds even more to it!
Alicia says
This looks delicious! I love anything pumpkin so I’ll have to try this.
Liz Mays says
Ahh this sounds so good! I love cheesecake and I’ve totally been craving pumpkin treats lately.
Tammi Roy says
Streusel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake looks amazing. I am excited to get the ingredients I need to make this on the weekend.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I love to eat cheesecake. I will have to try this Streusel Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe. It looks delicious and easy to make.
lisa says
This may actually get me to try a pumpkin dessert. It looks SO delicious!
Kathy says
This looks so good! I love pumpkin flavor as well as cheesecake. The two together must be great. I can’t wait to try this out.
Lisa Favre says
The streusel on this looks divine! Perfect amount of texture!
Tess says
Oh gosh that sounds so good. Im loving anything pumpkin this time of the year.
Reesa Lewandowski says
Cheesecake is seriously one of my favorite desserts and pumpkin season is here. I need to give this a try. I bet it is super delicious!
Aimee Smith says
Two of my favorite flavors in one yummy treat! Can’t wait to make!
Brett Beyer says
I absolutely LOVE when pumpkin season comes around! I can never get enough of the stuff! Especially when you use the word “Cheesecake!”
Jill says
You could just leave out the crust if gluten-free graham cracker crumbs are too hard to find.
Tara Noland says
It might have the tendency to leak though, that would be my only concern.