Pumpkin Cheesecake - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 12

Dessert

This Pumpkin Cheesecake is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

We make our Pumpkin Cheesecake crust using crushed vanilla wafer cookies, a low-maintenance alternative to traditional pie crust.

Ingredients

9 oz. vanilla wafers
4 tbsp. sugar
1 1/3 c. sugar
4 tbsp. unsalted butter
3 package cream cheese
1 can unsweetened solid-pack pumpkin
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground ginger
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. sour cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 F.
In food processor, process vanilla wafers and 2 tablespoons sugar until finely ground. Add butter and process until crumbs are thoroughly moistened. Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and upsides of 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool. Lower oven temperature to 300 F.
In large bowl, with electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese and 1 1/3 cups sugar until cream. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla until smooth. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and salt until well combined. Pour batter into prepared shell.
Bake cake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until set around edges (it will be slightly wobbly in center). Leave oven on. Set cheesecake on wire rack to cool slightly while you make sour cream topping.(Cheesecake may crack slightly as it sits, but that's O. K.)
In small bowl, stir together sour cream and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Spread evenly over cheesecake and return to oven for 5 minutes. Set cheesecake on wire rack to cool to room temperature. When completely cool, cover cake and refrigerate at least 8 hours or up to 2 days. Remove sides of springform pan to serve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pumpkin Cheesecake good for PCOS?

Yes, this Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Dessert with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 12 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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