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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Dessert » Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Recipe for your Holiday Table

    Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake Recipe for your Holiday Table

    Published: Oct 10, 2021 · Modified: Nov 15, 2021 by Chef Dennis Littley · 71 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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

    Now I couldn’t just make a plain pumpkin cheesecake, it needed a little something to

    • 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
    praline topping on cheesecake in pan

    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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    Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake

    This cheesecake is definitely a fall dessert, even though it would be delicious any time of the year.  The creamy texture and praline topping go so well with the light pumpkin flavor.  
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time2 hrs
    Total Time2 hrs 15 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 302kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    Crust

    • 20 graham crackers or digestive biscuits
    • 6 Tbsp butter – melted

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    • 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

    Praline Topping

    • 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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    Instructions

    Crust

    • place graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and process into a fine meal. Place in a mixing bowl
    • Add 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 oven and allow to cool.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake

    • 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.
    • 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)

    Praline

    • After the cheesecake has completely chilled begin making 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 mixture on the top of the cheesecake spreading it evenly. Return the cheesecake to the refrigerator to allow the praline to cool and harden.
    • Serve with fresh whipped cream and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 1.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Brianna

      October 17, 2021 at 9:18 pm

      5 stars
      Is like a combo of cheesecake, Pumpkin pie and pecan pie! Definitely making this for Thanksgiving.

      Reply
    2. Healing Tomato

      October 16, 2021 at 11:13 pm

      5 stars
      I love pralines cheesecake, but, you have taken it up a notch with this pumpkin version. Now, I must make this for Thanksgiving. It looks so easy that even a baking challenged person like me can make it.

      Reply
    3. Patti@PattyCakesPantry

      October 16, 2021 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      This dessert has two of my favorites–pumpkin cheesecake and praline pecans. This is a definite winner, and I’m looking forward to adding it to my Thanksgiving table this year. Thanks for sharing such an awesome recipe.

      Reply
    4. Liz

      October 16, 2021 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      I agree! Love pumpkin desserts!

      Reply
    5. Mikayla

      October 16, 2021 at 12:58 am

      5 stars
      My goodness, I just love cheesecake, pumpkin pie and pecan pie,,, this fabulous dessert combined all three in one. Definitely a new holiday favorite.

      Reply
    6. Sharon

      October 14, 2021 at 8:31 pm

      5 stars
      This dessert has the best of both worlds. A creamy pumpkin cheesecake with a delicious praline topping. My family loved this dessert!

      Reply
    7. Brianna May

      October 14, 2021 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      So tasty!

      Reply
    8. Lilly

      October 12, 2021 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      This pumpkin cheesecake is superb! My entire family enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe

      Reply
    9. Jeri

      October 12, 2021 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      I love the praline topping on this cheesecake! It was so delicious!

      Reply
    10. Amanda Dixon

      October 11, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderfully delicious cheesecake! It’s perfectly rich and creamy, and I love these flavors for fall.

      Reply
    11. Rob

      October 11, 2021 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was the perfect fall cheesecake!

      Reply
    12. Emily Flint

      October 11, 2021 at 1:19 pm

      5 stars
      well, this was one delicious cheesecake!

      Reply
    13. Angela

      October 11, 2021 at 12:20 pm

      5 stars
      We loved the praline topping on this cheesecake.

      Reply
    14. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings

      October 11, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      This was so good! The praline topping was such a delicious addition.

      Reply
      • Angie

        October 16, 2021 at 2:29 am

        I am certain that this Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake would disappear quickly at any holiday feast.

        Reply
    15. Sue

      October 11, 2021 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      This was the perfect fall dessert!

      Reply
    16. Kayla DiMaggio

      October 11, 2021 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      This pumpkin praline cheesecake turned out so beautiful and delicious! It was a showstopper!

      Reply
    17. Christine

      November 22, 2018 at 1:31 am

      5 stars
      I made this last year for Thanksgiving, it was such a hit that I made it again this year. Absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        November 22, 2018 at 8:28 am

        You are very welcome! Thank you for the great review!

        Reply
    18. claire chitko

      November 20, 2018 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      I am preparing this today….there’s still time if you would kindly state the size of the pan!!!!
      Great ingredients…

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        November 20, 2018 at 11:19 am

        I used a 9 inch springform pan for mine.

        Reply
    19. Sandra Serrano

      November 15, 2018 at 11:24 pm

      This looks absolutely delicious. Downloaded and may be making two pies…one for them and one for meeeeeeeee!

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        November 16, 2018 at 8:15 am

        I like how you think!

        Reply
    20. Karen

      October 29, 2018 at 10:28 pm

      Isn’t there a certain way to bake cheesecake, though? Like using a water bath (I think that’s what you call it) and/or wrapping the outside of the pan with wet rags so the top stays even? I’ve read cheesecake horror stories but really want to try this. Thoughts?
      Thanks for your time.
      Hi from British Columbia, Canada!
      Karen

      Reply
      • Chef Dennis Littley

        October 30, 2018 at 8:16 am

        hi Karen

        from what I’ve read the water bath system seems to work the best. I’ve used it with some success.

        Reply
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