{"id":"7bced5ac-4ea3-4afe-9ded-e129a60433b4","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/7bced5ac-4ea3-4afe-9ded-e129a60433b4","source_url":"https://www.thejennyevolution.com/cheesecake-factory-pumpkin-cheesecake-copycat-recipe-pecans/","title":"The Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake Copycat Recipe","description":"Love The Cheesecake Factory's Pumpkin Cheesecake? Then you'll love this Pecan-Topped Pumpkin Cheesecake Copycat Recipe!","servings":12,"servings_text":"12 servings","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT2H45M","total_time":"PT2H55M","image_url":"https://mommyevolution.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/CHEESECAKE-FACTORY-PUMPKIN-CHEESECAKE-COPYCAT-RECIPE-The-Jenny-Evolution-480x480.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"12 tablespoons melted unsalted butter","item":"melted unsalted butter","quantity":12,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs","item":"graham cracker crumbs","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 3/4 cups sugar","item":"sugar","quantity":2.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"Salt","item":"Salt"},{"text":"2 pounds room temperature cream cheese","item":"room temperature cream cheese","quantity":2,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/4 cup sour cream","item":"sour cream","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin","item":"can pure pumpkin","quantity":1,"unit":"15-ounce"},{"text":"6 large room temperature, lightly beaten eggs","item":"large room temperature, lightly beaten eggs","quantity":6},{"text":"1 tablespoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":2.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon ginger, ground","item":"ginger, ground","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground","item":"cloves, ground","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 cups whipped cream, sweetened","item":"whipped cream, sweetened","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/3 cup roughly chopped, toasted pecans","item":"roughly chopped","quantity":0.3333333333333333,"unit":"cup","preparation":"toasted pecans"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit with rack in the center position."},{"number":2,"text":"Using some of the butter, coat a 10-inch springform pan."},{"number":3,"text":"In a bowl, mix the rest of the butter with the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and a pinch of salt."},{"number":4,"text":"Packing it tightly and evenly, press the crumb mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the pan."},{"number":5,"text":"Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown."},{"number":6,"text":"After cooling on a rack, wrap the outside of the springform pan with aluminum foil."},{"number":7,"text":"Place the wrapped pan into a roasting pan."},{"number":8,"text":"In a medium pot, bring water to a boil."},{"number":9,"text":"While waiting for water to boil, using a mixer; beat the cream cheese until smooth."},{"number":10,"text":"Add the rest of the sugar and beat until just light. Scrape down bowl sides and beaters as needed."},{"number":11,"text":"Whip in the sour cream."},{"number":12,"text":"Add the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt and the spices."},{"number":13,"text":"Whip until just mixed and once done, pour into the cooled crust."},{"number":14,"text":"Without pulling the rack out, gently place the roasting pan in the oven."},{"number":15,"text":"Pour the boiling water into the roasting pan until it comes about halfway up the side of the springform pan."},{"number":16,"text":"Bake the cake about 1 hour 45 minutes, or until the outside of the cheesecake sets but the center is still loose."},{"number":17,"text":"Turning off the oven; open the door briefly to let out some heat."},{"number":18,"text":"After leaving the cheesecake in the oven for 1 more hour, carefully remove the springform pan from the roasting pan."},{"number":19,"text":"Cool on a rack for at least an hour."},{"number":20,"text":"Run a knife around the edges to loosen it somewhat, and then cover pan and place in refrigerator for at least 8 hours or even overnight."},{"number":21,"text":"minutes before serving, bring the cheesecake to room temperature."},{"number":22,"text":"Unlock and remove the springform ring."},{"number":23,"text":"Place a spoonful of the whipped cream on each slice."},{"number":24,"text":"Top with a sprinkle of the toasted pecans."}],"date_published":"2026-10-31T00:35:29.347379+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-31T00:35:29.347379+00:00"}