Burnt Basque Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake.
The simplest Burnt Basque Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake. Inspired by the Basque region of Spain, this untraditional, no crust, super easy cheesecake, has only incredibly creamy pumpkin spice filling. Its deep brown top has cracks all around for an old-world look. Top each slice with a dollop of cream, and homemade ginger cinnamon cookies for that extra special holiday touch. This creamy, rich, pumpkin spice flavored dessert is really not like any other cheesecake you’ve had before. Bonus? This is the easiest cheesecake to make and (almost) impossible to mess up.
This post is sponsored by Nestlé Carnation Milk.
It’s that time of year to talk all things Thanksgiving and all things pie. When it comes to the Thanksgiving meal I really love to keep things mostly traditional. I don’t want anyone missing out on the classic, turkey, stuffing, mashed potato, and gravy experience. But, when it comes to desserts…I love creating a twist on the classics, and really playing with recipes. I also love having multiple desserts on the table…because it’s Thanksgiving and the more food the merrier, right?
Enter this rather unique cheesecake that I am way too excited to share with you guys today! I’ve had this one ready for weeks now, and have simply been waiting for November to arrive to share. This cheesecake is one of the best.
Some background on the Basque-style cheesecake.
It originated in French Basque Country. Traditionally this a crustless cheesecake made with a large amount cream cheese and eggs. The biggest difference is that with a Basque-style, you will bake the cheesecake at a very high temperature in an effort to create a deep dark brown “burnt” exterior. This method of baking creates a crackly crust on the outside, while still maintaining a super creamy, almost custard-like interior.
What I love most about this style of cheesecake is that it’s truly one of the easiest desserts to bake, and almost impossible to mess up. Meaning, it’s OK for this to look burnt, and it’s OK that the top has cracks throughout. The more imperfect looking the better.
It’s always so nice to have stress free, easy recipes during the holidays. No need to spend hours baking one dessert.
The details.
Classic Basque cheesecake is not heavily flavored. But with Thanksgiving just around the corner, I wanted to be sure to incorporate a little bit of the classic pumpkin pie element into this recipe. So today’s Basque Cheesecake is the pumpkin spice version. And yes, it’s my personal favorite.
A classic style Basque cheesecake calls for a few main ingredients, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and heavy cream. I’m adding in plenty of canned pumpkin pureè, warming autumn spices, and using a new go-to cooking and baking milk of mine, Carnation Almond Cooking Milk. If you’re unfamiliar with Carnation Almond Cooking Milk, it’s a non-dairy milk that has a super-rich taste and creamy texture due to lower amounts of water used in their milk. It’s gluten-free and USDA organic. I really love using this milk when hosting guests, as many have sensitives to dairy-based milk, (or simply prefer recipes with less dairy products).
What’s especially great about their almond milk is that it’s shelf-stable and very versatile. Perfect for everything from savory entrees (or sides) to sweet desserts. Their new re-closable tetra packs provide added convenience, as you can refrigerate them for up to 10 days.
This was the perfect milk to help make my Basque pumpkin spice cheesecake rich and creamy, but with very little dairy.
The directions are quite easy. Simply cream everything together, bake for an hour, smell the deliciousness coming from your oven, and patiently wait to reveal the pretty, crackly exterior.
I also decided to bake homemade ginger-cinnamon sugar cookies to serve atop this cheesecake. Oh, and of course, a dollop of whipped cream too. The cookies provide that buttery, sweet, and flaky crust that everyone loves about pumpkin pie, but without lots of work.
Plus, these little cookies are way cuter than a traditional pie crust. They’re also so much more delicious with their sugar and spice coating.
I know we’re only very early into November, but I’m excited to already have this dessert on my Thanksgiving menu. It’s such an easy, make-ahead treat, that’s also super impressive…
And SO GOOD.
The outside is crackly, with slightly crisp edges. While the inside is the creamiest and so perfectly flavored with real pumpkin and spices. And then there are those cookies! They’re the perfect sweet and buttery finish. Can’t beat this cheesecake!
If you make this burnt Basque pumpkin spice cheesecake please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Easiest Burnt Basque Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake.
Inspired by the Basque region of France, this untraditional, no crust, super easy cheesecake, has only incredibly creamy pumpkin spice filling.
Ingredients
- 3 packages (8 ounce) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 can (15 ounce) pumpkin pureè
- 3/4 cup Carnation® Almond Cooking Milk or heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Ginger Cinnamon Cookie Cutouts
- 1 pie crust homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
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1. Place a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 9-inch spring-form pan with parchment paper and grease with butter.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl until very smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, until fully incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then reduce the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the pumpkin, Carnation® Almond Cooking Milk, and vanilla. Beat until combined, about 30 seconds.
3. Combine the flour, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt. Sift the flour mix into the batter, then beat again to combine, about 30 seconds. Pour the batter into the prepared parchment-lined pan.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake for 60-65 minutes, until deeply golden brown on top and still a little jiggly in the center. Let the cake cool 10 minutes, then unmold. Let cool completely.
5. Meanwhile, make the cookies. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly flour a clean counter. Unroll the pie crust and cut out your desired shapes using your favorite fall cookie cutter. Carefully transfer the cookies to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Transfer to the oven and bake the cookies on the middle rack of the oven for 8-10 minutes, until just lightly golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes and then transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, combine the sugar, cinnamon, and ginger. Brush the melted butter over the cookies and then sprinkle the cookies with ginger-cinnamon sugar.
8. To serve, slice into wedges, dollop with cream and top with cookies. Serve at room temperature or chilled. I like room temp best.
Recipe Notes
To Make Gluten Free: Use an equal amount of your favorite gluten free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour. I recommend Cup4Cup gluten free flour.
Storing: this cake keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Bring to room temperature before serving. Store cookies separately in an airtight container.
Almond Cooking Milk: can be found in the baking isle of most grocery stores around the evaporated milk. Find a location close to you here.
*Cheesecake base adapted from Bon Appétit.
{This post is sponsored by Nestlé Carnation Milk. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep Half Baked Harvest cooking!}
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It is so rare to see a crustless cheesecake. I have been making a low carb crustless cheesecake for a few years. I actually just tried it because our son doesn’t’t care for the crust. It worked work. So I do it all the time now. I just use monk fruit sweetener and it is Keto.
I am so glad you enjoyed this Charlotte! I hope your son did as well! Thank you! xTieghan
Good Morning, Tieghan! I just read your recipe and had a couple of questions. Can you substitute regular mild for the almond cooking milk and I noticed you didn’t use a hot water bath method?
I love your recipes and especially your beautiful photos!!! You and your recipes are amazing!!!!
Hi Susan! I would recommend using whole milk or heavy cream. Either will be great! And no, there is no water bath needed for this cheesecake. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I cannot find “almond cooking milk” Would plain almond milk be too thin to use? Thx
Hi Debbi! I would recommend using heavy cream or whole milk. You need a milk product that is thick and creamy. Canned coconut milk could also work. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Wow…Cruestless cheesecake!! now that sounds and looks amazing..
Thank you! I hope you try this Arpita! xTieghan
The basque cheesecake’s origin is San Sebastian, Spain at a renowned restaurant called La Vina with a tilde. There is nothing French about it and having lived in France they don’t have a soft spot for cream cheese in any incarnation! I make this cheesecake all the time and excited to add pumpkin. Cheers!
Thank you! I hope you love this Lisa! xTieghan
Is there any substitute for the Almond cooking milk? Will normal Almond milk work? We’re in Europe and it’s not easy putting together a trad. t’giving dinner!
Hi Deb! I would recommend using heavy cream, cream, or whole milk. You need a milk product that is thick and creamy. Canned coconut milk could also work. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This sounds delicious! Can evaporated milk or whole milk be substituted for the almond cooking milk? I prefer using traditional dairy products.
Hi Kathy! I would recommend using heavy cream, whole milk, or evaporated milk would be great too. You need a milk product that is thick and creamy. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi, love your recipes and have printed off so many of them. I was wondering if you have deliberately changed the print version of the recipe or if there’s a glitch? In the past, the recipe printed in a consistent font size that would typically fit on one page depending on length. Since about Wednesday or so, the title of the recipe as well as the ingredient list are quite large in the print view while the instructions are normal size. Wondering if it’s possible to fix this to go back like it was? The previous print view was so much more convenient, user-friendly and efficient. Hoping this can revert back!
Hi Debbie! Thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. No, we have not made this change, but are looking into why it is happening. Hoping to have it fixed this week. So sorry for any trouble! Please let me know if the issue continues for you, but again, hoping to have a fix this week! Thank you! xTieghan
This recipe looks amazing, and I can almost taste it. I would love to make it, however my son has an extreme nut allergy. Can I substitute either sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk for the Carnation Almond Cooking Milk? Thank you.
Hi Joanne! Yes, I would recommend using evaporated milk or heavy cream. Either should be great! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Will you have a video that goes with the recipe? I’d love to see it!
Hi Kali!! I will try and get a video up for this recipe within the next few weeks. Keep an eye out! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Where do you find this almond cooking milk? In the refrigerated section or where the canned milk is?
Hi Nicolette! Almond Cooking Milk: can be found in the baking isle of most grocery stores around the evaporated milk. Find a location close to you here: https://www.verybestbaking.com/products/11909/carnation/nestle-carnation-almond-cooking-milk/#
This is a great way to use a sponsors product but PLEASE do not call this low dairy it has 24 oz cream cheese in it as well as butter and whipped cream to dollop on top!
Hi Judi!! It is just less than some other options! Thank you! xTieghan
Hi! Would love to bring this cheesecake to a friendsgiving I have this week. Just wondering if you think I would be able to do a graham cracker crust with this.
Hi, how do you line the spring form pan with parchment paper?
Hanna
Hi Hanna! I just simply cut a squash of paper and then press it into the pan, folding around the creases. Here is a good video as an example. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-line-a-round-cake-pan-with-parchment-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-78450
I’m really sad to see a company like Nestlé being supported like this.
Please do some research and try to avoid products from unethical brands like this.
I’ve made the Basque cheese cake twice and we love it, so was thinking of trying to adapt it to a pumpkin one, so was happy to see you do it. But I really like it with the puff pastry crust, so I might still try adapting it.
I am so glad you have been loving this Joyce! Please let me know if you have any questions! xTieghan
So great! It looks amazing with that twist!! I will try it for sure!!
But just to clarify, it comes from the Spanish Basque country! and specially from San Sebastian. It’s “La Viña’s” restaurant most famous dessert for more than 30 years now!!
Anyway, congrats for all your work! I’m a fan! And a recipe tester!
Hugs from…guess where? San Sebastian! 😉 😉
Amazing!! I hope you love this recipe Irma! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
Want to try this recipe in a 6” springform pan. Do you think cutting recipe in half will suffice?
Many thanks,
Deb
Hey Deb! I can’t say for sure since I have not tested this, but I think it sould work nicely. I would also reduce the baking time to 45 minutes or so, but again not sure. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This looks delicious!!! I am making this for the weekend! Just wanted to note that the Basque region is actually in Spain, not France 🙂
Thank you Sophia! I hope you love this recipe! xTieghan
Could you link to your fall cookie cutters? Thanks!
Hi! Saldy, these cutters are old from Williams-Sonoma. Here are similar. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
https://rstyle.me/+O3MAU89kYFnaZaxDGlyJ_A
Clearly this is a promo recipe for that Almond Cooking milk. Because seriously? You’re thinking “very little dairy” with a cheesecake? With all that cream cheese? And then dolloped with real whipped cream on top? How is that a great option for people with dairy sensitivities? I have no problem with collaborations with product manufacturers, but this is such a stretch, it begs to be called out.
Hi! Yes, this is a sponsored post, they really help me out so I can continue to create recipes for you guys! Also, what I meant by this, is that there is less dairy in this cheesecake than in the traditional form. Yes, there is still plenty of dairy in it, but the almond milk helps reduce that. I never stated that this cheesecake was a great option for people with dairy sensitivities, I stated that the almond milk is a great alternative for them. Lastly, I do believe in constructive criticism, but please remember to always be kind, especially online. I hope you have a great rest of your week! xTieghan
Hi Teagan I love reading your posts to enjoy your photography and creativity, but – just sayin’, if your guests have sensitivities to dairy, subbing in almond milk doesn’t offset the large amount of cream cheese…
I eat vegan 99% of the time but cook for a family of flexitarian picky eaters- one with a severe nut allergy, I applaud Carnation for creating and offering an almond milk shelf stable creamy product. Now, if only it were oat-based I could also cook with it for everyone! Hopefully they have one in the works.:) Glad they sponsored your post – keep up the great work!
Hi Anne! Thank you so much! I was just referring to the original recipe and how it has more dairy that this one, but I appreciate your comment! I hope you have an amazing weekend! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan,
I’ve been dying to try this recipe as I love cheesecake. A couple of quick questions on ingredient substitutions. Instead of using granulated sugar could use coconut sugar?? Would you recommend doing that or would it throw the flavor off?? If I do use it what is the ratio compared to regular sugar?? Instead of All Purpose flour is there any other substitution that would work?? Do you ever use Spelt flour in baking?? Lastly, I am not a big fan of any nuts is there anything I can use in its place?? Thanks again for all your amazing recipes I love them all!!!
Hi Mike,
1. I have not tested this with coconut sugar so I really am not sure how the end result would be. I worry the flavor and texture could be off due to the courses texture of coconut sugar.
2. have never made this with any other flour so I can’t really say how it will turn out. If you do try it, I recommend Cup4Cup flour.
3. there are no nuts in this recipe 🙂 if you are referring to the milk, I would use heavy cream in place of the almond milk.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
This is delicious; however, it’s not French. This is a Spanish dessert that originated over 30 years ago in La Viña in San Sebastian – Spain’s basque region.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-02-07/the-hottest-dessert-of-the-year-basque-cheesecake-is-burnt
Thank you Diana! xTieghan
Dairy or no dairy, Spain or France…this is freaking delicious. Couldn’t find almond cooking milk at my usual grocery store, so I used whipping cream. Worked great.
Amazing!! Thank you so much Leah! xTieghan
This recipe didn’t do it for me. It tastes just like Pumpkin pie, and for the cost of the cream cheese I’d rather make a cheesecake where I can taste the cream cheese! Love the HBH blueberry cheesecake with puff pastry more than this one.
Hi! I am really sorry to hear that! Is there anything I can help you with\? I hope you love other recipes of mine! xTieghan
Hey Tieghan,
Is there anything I can use in place of All purpose Flour and Sugar and what would the rations be?? If I used Spelt flour would that work just as well as All Purpose Flour?? If I used Coconut Sugar instead of Granulated Sugar and if so what would the correct ratio be?? I am thinking of making this for Thanksgiving. Thanks again for all the amazing recipes I love them so much!!
Hey Mike, I have never made this with any other flour or with coconut sugar so I can’t really say how it will turn out. If you do try it, I recommend Cup4Cup flour. I think the sugar should be OK, but again I have not tested, so very hard to say for sure. Please let me know if you have any other questions and how it turns out. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
What a neat concept, no crust? I was looking for a pumpkin cheesecake recipe to make fo my son’s birthday next week. I’m so happy to have stumbled on this burnt basque creation. Can’t wait to make this with the heavy cream option. Thank you, Tieghan for sharing and for your kindness to the greater community. You inspire home-bakers like me ~ Keep doing what you’re doing!
Thanks Andre! I hope you love this pumpkin cheesecake! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
So easy and yummy! But one question. Are you meant to turn it over onto another plate when it’s done and cooled down?
Hey Doris! No need to turn the cake over. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am glad you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
I can’t find that almond cooking milk near me. What can I substitute it with?
HI! I would use an equal amount of heavy cream. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! xTieghan
Hello!
I am planning on making this tomorrow but noticed that my pumpkin can is 15oz?!!! Should i measure out 14oz?
HI! No need to measure, use your 15oz can of pumpkin. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
Hi! This looks awesome and I can’t wait to try it. Do you think it would work to add a crust too? I know that changes the style but I just can’t resist a crust :). Thanks!
Hey Kristin! I am sure adding a crust will make this even more delicious. Love the idea! Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
Hi! Excited to making several of your holiday recipes this week. I have made your turkey recipe for the last two years and I am really looking forward to trying some of your other recipes as well considering how amazing our turkey has turned out. I am having some trouble managing when to do all of my cooking based on how long things will be good for. I see you say it stores well for two days. Does that mean to shoot to make it Tuesday for Thursday then? Have you had any leftovers go past two days?
Thanks in advance!
Courtney
Hey Courtney, yes you can make 2 days ahead and the leftovers will still keep another 2 days after Thursday. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! xTieghan
I made this a few weeks ago and am making it again for Thanksgiving tomorrow!! I love this recipe and I love that visually it is not supposed to be perfect. I have a question though, how do I get the cheesecake off of the bottom of the spring-form pan and onto a serving plate??
Hi! If you line the pan with parchment paper, you can easily slide the cheesecake right off the bottom of the pan. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am so glad you love this recipe! Thank you and happy holidays! xTieghan
Just made this for Thanksgiving tomorrow and had to leave a review because it’s AMAZING. It may just become a staple dessert on my family’s Thanksgiving table in the future. Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfect. A fabulous alternative to a plain pumpkin pie!
Awh that is so amazing to hear Lily! I am so glad you have been loving this recipe and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! xTieghan
This recipe is glorious! I made this for Thanksgiving dinner (yesterday) and my friends were very impressed about how light it came out – unlike other cheesecake recipes that tend to be heavy.
I lowered the temperature to 350 after baking for 40 mins. I was afraid that it would get extremely burnt. Note that all ovens are different.
I am so glad you all enjoyed this Sol! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
I’ve made this twice so far once for Thanksgiving and another for a Christmas party at my fitness boot camp. Everyone I’ve shared with was in love with it said it was amazing!! I gave a piece to one of my friends and she shared it with her 10 yr old daughter. She is a very picky eater and absolutely loved it!! She called me a very good chef so that was great. It’s going to be go to dessert all year long. Do you find yourself using pumpkin all year round in recipes or just during the holidays?? I just shared your blog with a friend’s teenage daughter as she loves to cook as well. Thank you again for all the amazing recipes I love making them and sharing with others. Everyone is impressed with the food I make. Happy New year to you as well.
Hi Mike! That is so amazing to hear! I am so glad you all loved this recipe! I find myself using pumpkin more in the holiday season, but if you would love to use it other times, I say go for it! It is amazing haha! Thank you so much! xTieghan
Heyyyy!!! This looks amazing omg!!!
I’m just wondering if I could use evaporated milk as a substitute for the almond cooking milk???
Thanks xxx
Hey Ella,
Yes that would be okay to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Please update the description. San Sebastian (where Basque cheesecake originated) is in Spain, not France. Continuing to say that this recipe is inspired by “the Basque region of France” suggests lazy research skills and an inability to respond to feedback from comments, especially given how easy it is to make an update to a blog page and how many people have commented that this part of the description is factually inaccurate.
Hi Tiffany! Thank you for this. I will update and do more research on this. I appreciate the feedback. xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
Would this cheesecake freeze well? If so, what do you suggest is the best way to freeze it? Thank you for all of your incredible recipes!
–Caitlin
Hey Caitlin,
I have not tried freezing this cheesecake, but I would recommend pre slicing it and then freezing in an airtight container. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
This was sooooo good! I had something else in the oven before I put this in and I forgot to change the temp so it spent the first 5-10 mins at 350. Luckily I realized my mistake and was able to correct it — I don’t think it had too much of an impact because it was still delicious. I made 1/2 of the recipe and it yielded two mini cheesecakes. Perfect for my small household! I skipped the pie crust and made a cinnamon whipped cream for the top instead. Loved it!
I am so glad this still turned out amazing for you, Tay!! Thank you for trying it! And cinnamon whipped cream.. YES! xTieghan
This looks amazing! What are your thoughts on making a thin crust out of gingersnaps?
Hey Sharon,
I think that could be delicious! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Sooo good. I love the Basque cheesecake recipe from Bon Appetit, and this one brings a fun fall twist to it
Thank you! I hope you love this one! xTieghan
Looks amazing! Could I use the ginger cookie recipe as a crust?
Hey Mar,
I haven’t tested this, but sure! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi, huge fan of your blueberry basque cheesecake. I’ve made it several times!! Id like to make this recipe with the puff pastry crust. Would the cook time be affected? Any guidance on this? Thank you!!!
Hey Kristen,
I haven’t tested it with this recipe, but I would keep everything the same. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan can I half this and bake it in a 6in pan? My husband doesn’t like autumn spices and I can’t eat a 9in cheesecake all alone! Is the springform pan crucial or is it just for easy extraction and nice presentation? I would be using an ordinary 6in cake pan.
Hey Sarah,
That would be fine to do! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Looking forward to making this recipe for Thanksgiving and wondering if using the pumpkin spice cream cheese versus regular would make any difference
Hey Madeline,
I’ve never tried this, but I’m sure it would probably just add some extra pumpkin flavor. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
The recipe description says “no-crust” but the recipe calls for a pie crust.
This is soooo good! I accidentally bought pumpkin pie filling instead of pumpkin puree so I didn’t put in any of the spices, and I forgot the flour (way too much going on this Thanksgiving) but it still turned out divine. Mine didn’t get quite as browned on top as the picture (I cooked it for an hour) but the parts that did have a really lovely carmelized flavor. I split the recipe in half but still baked it in the 9 inch spring form so it ended up shallow like a tart. I don’t like pumpkin pie and this recipe has put the nail in the coffin – this is the only type of pumpkin-related dessert I ever want on my plate! Can’t wait to make it the correct way next time…
I am so happy this turned out so well for you!! Thank you so much for trying this one! Please let me know if there is anything I can help with! xTieghan
Tasted GREAT! But I wish the end of the cheesecake bake wasn’t rushed in this recipe. I took it out of the oven as directed and ended up with the grand canyon of cracks through the middle. After researching, I realized it was the extreme temp change that caused the crack. I should’ve turned off the oven and let it sit in there with the door propped open to cool a bit when it was done.
Thank you so much Mara! I am glad this tasted amazing for you. If there is anything I can help with, please let me know! xTieghan
Could you substitute carrot for the pumpkin?
Hey Aimee,
I am not tested this, but I am assuming it would work well if you want the change of flavor. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan