for 1-2 inches in the center.
turn the oven off and allow to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
open the oven door slightly and leave the cheesecake in there for 1 more hour.
remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow to cool completely to room temperature.
this is such a pretty cheesecake! adding pumpkin makes for a delicious treat i’m sure!! 