Jack-O’-Lantern Cheesecake
This Jack-O’-Lantern Cheesecake is a Halloween hit—smooth pumpkin spice filling with a graham cracker crust, topped in vibrant orange frosting and a spooky face. We’ve doubled the recipe for party-sized servings and added a touch of maple and a whipped topping layer to make this dessert as indulgent as it is festive.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- chill: 4–6 hrs
- Cook Time: 1 hr
- Total Time: 6.5 hrs
Ingredients
Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
Filling:
48 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups sugar
2 cups canned pumpkin puree
6 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp pumpkin spice
2 tbsp maple syrup (optional for added warmth)
Topping:
2 cups orange frosting (store-bought or homemade)
1 cup whipped topping or whipped cream (optional layer under frosting)
Black gel icing (for Jack-O’-Lantern face)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs and butter; press into a 10-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 min and cool.
Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin, vanilla, spice, and maple syrup.
Pour filling over crust. Bake for 65–75 min or until just set. Cool completely, then chill 4+ hours.
Optional: spread a thin layer of whipped topping over cheesecake. Then cover with orange frosting.
Use black gel icing to draw a Jack-O’-Lantern face—classic triangle eyes, nose, and jagged smile.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 6g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/jack-o-lantern-cheesecake/