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High-Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

High-Protein Pumpkin Cheesecake blends creamy pumpkin, rich cream cheese, and vanilla protein powder for a dessert that’s both delicious and nutrient-dense. With a graham cracker crust and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, this cheesecake is elevated by Greek yogurt for extra protein. Each bite offers a balance of smooth texture and autumnal flavor, making it ideal for healthier celebrations.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup protein powder (vanilla)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ginger

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  4. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Add Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, and sugar. Beat until well blended.
  6. Mix in pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until incorporated and smooth.
  7. Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
  9. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
  10. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before removing it from the pan and slicing to serve.

Notes

For a gluten-free crust, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookies. Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired. Always use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother batter. Make ahead by baking the day before—cheesecake stores well in the refrigerator, tightly wrapped, for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months. If cracks appear, cool slowly and don’t overbeat the eggs. For best results, use a water bath to prevent overbaking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 70 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg