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Grilled Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

A classic cheesecake recipe, with pure pumpkin swirled into the top layer, then grilled to perfection.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Cake, Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c + 2 tbsp sugar divided
  • 1 ½ c graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp melted butter
  • ½ c pure pumpkin
  • 1 c sour cream
  • ½ tbsp vanilla
  • 3 - 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
  • 3 eggs large
  • 2 tbsp flour

Instructions
 

For the Crust:

  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter together in a medium bowl, until well combined.
    Mix Ingredients
  • Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper to make it easier to pop the cheesecake out of the pan
  • Dump the crumb mixture into the pan, and use your hands to pack it down, and bring it slightly up the sides of the pan.
    Add Crust to Pan

Filling & Cooking

  • Preheat your grill to 275 degrees. 
  • In a mixing bowl or stand mixer, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and fluffy.
    Beat Ingredients
  • Add the vanilla, salt, flour, and sour cream. Mix until well combined.
    Add Vanilla
  • Add in the eggs and beat until fully mixed, making sure not to over mix.
    Beat Well
  • Pour the cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust.
    Pour Batter Over Crust
  • Add spoonfuls of pumpkin on top of the batter, then use a butter knife to make swirls slightly into the cheesecake mixture. 
    Swirl Pumpkin
  • Place a heat-proof pan or aluminum pan of water on the grill, then set the cheesecake pan on top of that.
  • Close the grill and cook the cheesecake for 2 hours.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the grill. Run a butter knife along the edges, so loosen the cheesecake from the pan. This helps to prevent cracking as the cheesecake sets.
  • Allow the cheesecake cool to room temperature on the counter. Then refrigerate and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
    Pumpkin Cheesecake
Keyword Cheesecake, Grilled Cheesecake, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pumpkin Dish, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Swirl
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