Holiday Pumpkin Cheesecake

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2 . Stage

Combine graham cracker crumbs, butter, pecans, and cinnamon in a bowl. Pat into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

3 . Stage

Beat cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla extract together in a mixing bowl until fluffy. Add eggs and egg yolks all at once; beat just until combined. Carefully fold in pumpkin and heavy cream, marbling but not mixing completely. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until center appears nearly set when shaken, 35 to 40 minutes.

5 . Stage

Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes before chilling in a refrigerator 8 hours to overnight. Drizzle caramel sauce over each serving.