Marvin’s Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Name: Marvin’s Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) Packages cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup White sugar; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 2 large Eggs; 1 (9 inch) pre-packaged crust or use recipe below Prepared graham cracker crust; 1/2 cup Pumpkin puree; 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon; 1 pinch Ground cloves, or more to taste; 1 pinch Ground nutmeg, or more to taste; 1 1/2 cups Finely ground graham cracker crumbs; 1/3 cup White sugar; 6 Tbsps Unsalted butter melted; 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon (Optional)

Cheesecake Layer

Packages cream cheese, softened		2 (8 oz)
White sugar		1/2 cup
Vanilla extract		1/2 tsp
Eggs		2 large
Prepared graham cracker crust		1 (9 inch) pre-packaged crust or use recipe below

Pumpkin Layer

Pumpkin puree		1/2 cup
Ground cinnamon		1/2 tsp
Ground cloves, or more to taste		1 pinch
Ground nutmeg, or more to taste		1 pinch

Graham Cracker Crust

Finely ground graham cracker crumbs		1 1/2 cups
White sugar		1/3 cup
Unsalted butter melted		6 Tbsps
Ground cinnamon (Optional)		1/2 tsp

This pumpkin cheesecake is a great alternative to traditional cheesecake — especially for pumpkin pie fans! A thick, creamy cheesecake base topped with a layer of spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling sits on a graham cracker crust in this easy-layered holiday dessert. Two flavors of cheesecake in every bite! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325^oF (165^oC).
Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
Spread 1 cup of batter into the graham cracker crust.
Make pumpkin layer: Add pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg to the remaining batter; stir gently until well blended.
Carefully spread on top of plain cheesecake batter in the crust.
Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are puffed and the surface is firm except for a small spot in the centre that jiggled when the pan is gently shaken, 35 to 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven, set on a wire rack, and cool to room temperature, 1 to 2 hours.
Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving, preferably overnight

Graham Cracker Crust

This graham cracker crust is so easy to make at home with just 3 ingredients!

Instructions

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl; mix until well blended. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate.
Follow directions for a baked or no-bake crust.