Last updated on January 20th, 2025
These vintage Libby’s 1990’s Pumpkin Cheesecake recipes ranging from a classic graham cracker crust, is a creamy pumpkin pie dessert alternative that is sure to please everyone at your Thanksgiving table.
Party Pleasing Pumpkin Cheesecake, “The Great Pumpkin Cookbook (Libby’s)” 1984
Pumpkin Cheesecake, Libby’s recipe clip
Here is the recipe card for Libby’s Pumpkin Cheesecake.
Pumpkin Cheesecake with a gingersnap crumb crust, “The Thanksgiving Table” 2001
Pumpkin Cheesecake, “The Perfect Pumpkin” 1997
Libby’s Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients
CRUST
- 1 ½ c. graham crackers crushed
- ¼ c. sugar
- ⅓ c. butter melted
FILLING
- 3 cream cheese (8oz) softened
- 1 c. sugar
- ¼ c. brown sugar
- 1 ¾ c. LIBBY'S solid pack pumpkin 15 oz. can
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ c. CARNATION Evaporated Milk
- 2 T. cornstarch
- 1 ¼ tsp. cinnamon
- ½ tsp. nutmeg
TOPPING
- 2 c. sour cream 16 oz., room temperature
- ¼-⅓ c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
PREP
- Preheat oven to 375°. Grease 9" springform pan with cooking spray.
- Crush 1 and 1/2 sleeves of graham crackers to get 1 1/2 c.
CRUST
- Place graham crackers, sugar into medium bowl. Add melted butter and mix together.
- Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from oven.
FILLING
- Beat together sugar and cream cheese in mixer until smooth.
- Beat in pumpkin, eggs, and evaporated milk. Add cornstarch and spices and mix well.
- Place springform pan onto a half-baking sheet pan. Pour filling on top of pre-baked crust.
BAKE
- Place in oven then add a little bit of water to cover the bottom (water bath) of the sheet pan.
- Bake at 350° for 55 to 60 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly.
TOPPING
- Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla in small bowl. Spread over surface of warm cheesecake.
- Bake at 350° for 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Chill for several hours or overnight; remove side of pan.
Baker’s Tips
- When making cheesecake, it is best to place a cake pan larger than the cheesecake pan under the cheesecake. This will ensure that the water surrounding pan will not leak and let water come in contact with your cheesecake.
- For a creamy cheesecake, do not overbake! Cheesecake is done when you jiggle it and the center moves just slightly.
- Try making a homemade whip cream as a topping.
Here are a few more pumpkin recipes to try this Thanksgiving!
Equipment Needed
Baking Sheet – Nordic Ware
Cheesecake Pan – Nordic Ware
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