Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp (25g) brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 tsp (1.5g) salt
- 16 oz (450g) brick-style cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 cup (245g) pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (2g) ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp (1g) ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp (0.5g) ground cloves
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
Instructions:
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan using the base of a measuring cup for a tight, even seal.
- Place the crust in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar on medium-high until smooth and pale (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the blotted pumpkin puree, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure no lumps remain.
- In a separate chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the pumpkin mixture using a rubber spatula using a cut-and-fold motion until combined.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours to set.