Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. Line the bottom of your springform pan with parchment paper and wrap the outside with two layers of heavy-duty foil. This prevents water from seeping in during baking.
For the crust:
Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan
The back of a measuring cup works perfectly for this task
For the crumble:
Mix dry ingredients thoroughly
Add melted butter gradually, stirring until crumbly
Set aside while preparing the filling
For the cheesecake filling:
Beat cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth
Add pumpkin and mix until combined
Blend in vanilla and spices
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed
Pour into prepared crust
Top evenly with crumble mixture
Baking process:
Place the wrapped springform pan in a roasting pan