Name: Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 135 min
Ingredients: 20 graham crackers (or digestive biscuits); 6 Tbsp butter - melted; 32 ounces cream cheese (softened); 1 ½ cup brown sugar ( firmly packed); 3 tbsp flour; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp allspice; 1 tsp vanilla; ¾ tsp salt; 5 large eggs; 16 ounces solid pack pumpkin ( not pumpkin pie mix); 8 ounces chopped pecans; ⅓ cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp corn syrup; 1 tbsp bourbon or vanilla; 3 tbsp dulce de leche or caramel

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I love everything about the fall season and that includes pumpkin desserts. And my pumpkin praline cheesecake is definitely one of my favorites!

slices of pumpkin. praline cheesecake on white plates with the rest of the cheesecake in the background

This is the perfect fall cheesecake to serve your friends and family. Who wouldn’t love a slice of this creamy delicious pumpkin cheesecake? Finished with a delightful pecan praline and homemade whipped cream….sigh.

overhead view of a slice of pumpkin praline cheesecake on a cake spatula being lifted out of the cheesecake out of the cheesecake

I think fall is my favorite season. I love the cool fall nights and all the deliciousness that comes with the season.

What ingredients do I need to make a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake?

ingredients to make a pumpkin praline cheesecake

Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

How do I make a graham cracker crust for the cheesecake?

four images showing how to make crust for the cheesecake

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Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and process into a fine meal.
Add the melted butter and mix together to make the crust
Press mixture onto bottom and up the side of a 9-inch springform pan one inch to two inches.
Place on the center rack of a preheated 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, until firm. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

How do I make a Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake?

four images showing how to make the pumpkin cheesecake batter

In the bowl of your stand mixer add the cream cheese and beat until smooth
Slowly add in the brown sugar, scraping down the sides of bowl
Add in the flour, cinnamon, allspice, salt, eggs, vanilla and pumpkin. Mix for 2 -3 minutes until well blended and smooth.

four images showing how to bake the pumpkin cheesecake

Pour the cheesecake mixture into prepared crust and place in a preheated 350 degree oven for one hour.
After the hour, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for one additional hour
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool completely on wire rack
Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better)

How do I make a Praline topping?

four images showing how to make the praline topping

in a saute pan or sauce pan add brown sugar, and corn syrup, heat until the corn syrup is well blended into the sugar
Add in the pecans and let the mixture brown slightly
Add the dulce de leche (or caramel) to the pan and continue to simmer until thickened

Pour the praline mixture on the top of the cheesecake spreading it evenly. Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator to allow the praline to cool and harden.

whole pumpkin praline cheesecake with cranberries on top of the cheesecake

For an added touch, garnish the pumpkin praline cheesecake with sugared cranberries.

slice of pumpkin cheesecake with whipped cream and cranberries

Serve up this delicious pumpkin praline cheesecake with homemade whipped cream and watch the smiles around the table!

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