October 21st National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day ushers in the flavors of fall. Cheesecake is one of America’s favorite desserts & adding pumpkin, we celebrate the essential flavoring of the season. A sweet dessert mixes fresh soft cheese, cream cheese or cottage cheese, eggs & sugar to create a base. The crust is made from crushed graham crackers, crushed cookies or pastry. Pumpkin may be added to cheesecake recipes. It may be swirled throughout, mixed with all ingredients or layered.