Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Dessert (Print-Friendly Version)

Pumpkin and classic cheesecake batters marbled atop a buttery graham crust, rich with warm spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 180 g graham cracker crumbs
02 - 55 g light brown sugar, packed
03 - 115 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Batter

04 - 680 g cream cheese, softened
05 - 200 g granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 3 large eggs

→ Pumpkin Swirl

08 - 240 g canned pumpkin purée
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 - 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
11 - 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 163°C. Combine graham cracker crumbs, light brown sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly into the base of a 23 cm springform pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until completely smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
03 - Transfer 2 cups of batter to a separate bowl. Blend in pumpkin purée, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well incorporated.
04 - Spoon half of the plain cheesecake batter evenly over the cooled crust. Dollop half of the pumpkin mixture over the plain layer. Repeat with remaining batters.
05 - Gently swirl the two batters together with a knife to achieve a marbled effect, ensuring not to overmix the layers.
06 - Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until centre is set. Cool cheesecake in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around the edge to loosen, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
02 - For easiest slicing, clean the knife with warm water between cuts.