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    Incredibly Delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

    Posted On Apr 27, 2018 · Updated On Sep 13, 2023

    Incredibly Delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

    Gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake so delicious you can't even tell the difference? It's true. The secret weapon is the gingersnap crust...

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    This Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake is so creamy and delicious, no one will have any idea it’s gluten-free! You can make it with a traditional gluten-free graham cracker crust, but I'd recommend the gingersnap option!

    How to make the BEST Pumpkin Cheesecake:

    The real knockout here is the pumpkin cheesecake filling: it’s rich and creamy, thanks to vanilla extract and gluten-free flour (or tapioca flour) with a TON of pumpkin flavor. Every time I serve this cheesecake, I get requests for the recipe  – and my family starts asking for it as soon as October 1st hits. No one will be able to tell it’s gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake, so this is recipe is perfect for parties and get-togethers where you want to share a killer dessert that everyone can enjoy.

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    The gingersnap crust has star power.

    I think the gingersnap crust is a special surprise. It pairs incredibly well with the smooth filling, but you could use graham crackers if you prefer. The ginger really complements the spices in the cheesecake without being overpowering, and makes this recipe memorable. You can use any gluten-free graham crackers or crispy gluten-free gingersnap cookies you choose, but I really like the grahams from Pamela’s or the gingersnaps from Mi Del. You can also make your own crunchy gingerbread cookies, which would be gangster-level baking.

    gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake slice with cinnamon whipped cream
    Creamy, dreamy, gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake with a gingersnap crust? Yeah, we can eat that.

    Top that cheesecake with a little fresh whipped cream

    I like to serve this cheesecake with a dollop of vanilla bean whipped cream (vanilla bean paste is the secret) or I use my friend Kyra's Cinnamon Whipped Cream recipe, hot coffee, and good friends. Let me know when you make it!  Tag me: @gfreefoodie on Instagram to share your favorite recipes or let me know when you make ours.

    If you love pumpkin desserts, try these Pumpkin Squares next. You’ll probably love this Warm Pumpkin Spice Cocktail recipe too!

    gluten free pumpkin cheesecake recipe

    Incredibly Delicious Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake

    K.C. Cornwell
    Gluten-free pumpkin cheesecake so delicious you can't even tell the difference? It's true. The secret weapon is the gingersnap crust...
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Cooling 1 hour hr
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 25 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 570 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Crust:

    • 30 gluten-free crisp gingersnap cookies or gluten-free graham crackers
    • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (¾ stick)

    Filling:

    • 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (4 8-ounce packages)
    • 1 ¾ cups sugar
    • 15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
    • 5 large eggs
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ½ teaspoon table salt
    • 1 ½ tablespoons vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons Gluten-Free Flour Blend or tapioca starch

    Instructions
     

    Crust:

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Add the cookies or crackers to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until crumbly. While pulsing, slowly add the melted butter, stopping occasionally to scape down the sides. Once thoroughly mixed, press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan with 3-inch sides. Bake the crust until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool completely while preparing the filling.

    Filling:

    • Put a teakettle filled with water on the stovetop, over medium heat, and bring to a boil.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar and beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the pumpkin and beat until incorporated. Beat in the eggs, 1 at a time, then add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla, and beat until blended. Add the gluten free flour or starch and beat until incorporated.
    • Wrap the sides and bottom of the springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Pour the filling into the pan and put it in a small roasting pan. Pour the hot water from the teakettle into the roasting pan, filling halfway up the sides of the springform pan, about 1 ½ inches. Bake until the center of the cheesecake moves slightly when the pan is gently shaken, about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Remove the cake from the water bath and let it cool on a wire rack.
    • Once cooled, use a paring knife to loosen the sides of the cake from the pan. Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.

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    Notes

    The water bath helps the cheesecake cook evenly - creamy all the way through!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 182mgSodium: 508mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 7955IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword cheesecake recipes, gingersnap recipes, gluten-free cheesecake recipe, gluten-free dessert recipes, gluten-free holiday recipes, holiday recipes, pumpkin cheesecake

    Photos: Meg van der Kruik – try her pumpkin roll cake too!

    gluten free pumpkin squares

    More Pumpkin Goodness: Gluten-Free Pumpkin Squares or Bars

    Try this killer Thanksgiving (or otherwise) recipe for gluten-free pumpkin squares from Taylor Miller, for the perfect gluten-free family dessert - as long as you can manage to share.

    While We're Talking Cheesecake: Cookies & Cream Gluten-Free Cheesecake Cupcakes

    Two of your favorite desserts join forces....and the results are phenomenally delicious! These Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes will be a hit on everyone's list.

    Cookies & Cream Cheesecake Cupcakes

    Frequently Asked Questions about How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake:

    Can you use fresh pumpkin to make pumpkin cheesecake?

    If you don't want to use canned puree, you can roast a sugar-pie pumpkin and puree the cooked flesh. Check out this recipe with directions to make your own pumpkin puree here.

    How do you make pumpkin cheesecake gluten-free?

    To make cheesecake gluten-free, use GF graham crackers or cookies for the crust, and use gluten-free flour or tapioca starch to bind the filling.

    Is pumpkin cheesecake gluten-free?

    No, pumpkin cheesecake is not gluten-free unless it is specifically made that way. Both the crust and the filling can contain gluten.

    Can you freeze pumpkin cheesecake?

    Yes, to freeze a pumpkin cheesecake, wrap a baked and cooled cheesecake in plastic wrap and sela it in a container before freezing for up to 1 month.

    What is the best topping for pumpkin cheesecake?

    Homemade whipped cream with cinnamon is fabulous on pumpkin cheesecake - it brings out the spices and enhances the sweetness.

    Pumpkin cheesecake FTW.

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