Costco’s Pumpkin Cheesecake, the Dessert of Your Dreams, Is Back
Updated: Nov. 21, 2022
This nearly five-pound cheesecake one of the best things to ever happen to the holidays
It’s enormous, it’s decadent, and if the frenzy on social media is any indication, you’re going to want to get your hands on one soon. Yep, Costco is bringing back its nearly 5-pound Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Cheesecake! The holidays just got a whole lot sweeter.
For a dessert that will serve everyone, look no further than Costco. Of course, as much as we adore devouring Costco’s famous 4-pound pumpkin pie, a delicious cheesecake also deserves its time in the spotlight.
Why do people love this cheesecake?
It’s “5 pounds of magic,” as one Instagram commenter called it. Costco pumpkin cheesecake is made with a golden graham cracker crust, a rich cheesecake body and a holiday spiced cream top layer. The supermarket chain has sold the giant pumpkin cheesecake during the holidays for the past several years.
Instagram user @costcohotfinds first shared the news of the legendary pumpkin cheesecake’s return:
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How many does the cheesecake serve?
The short answer: plenty! The cheesecake is large enough to for 16 generous slices. It even has pre-cut markings on the surface to help you achieve the perfect ratio. We recommend using a heavy-duty server to make serving a…piece of cake.
Having a smaller get-together this year? Here’s our guide to freezing cheesecake, just in case you have a little left over.
How long will it be available?
Get to your nearest Costco ASAP, because this sweet treat is only available for a limited time (about 2 weeks or while supplies last). You can pick one up for $17.99. Less than $1.25 per slice—which, if you ask us, is worth every penny.
And if you’re still craving something pumpkin, don’t miss out on Costco’s decadent pumpkin loaves. They even come with cream cheese frosting!
Deluxe Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cranberry Cheesecake
One Thanksgiving, I was eating pumpkin pie and decided to have some cranberry sauce with it. I loved the combination so much, I experimented and came up with a two-tone cheesecake that has a ruby-red layer at the bottom. —John Abraham, Boca Raton, Florida
Contest-Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert
With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave reviews. It cuts nicely, too. —Cathy Hall, Phoenix, Arizona
Spiced Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake
I have to give my husband credit for this cheesecake. He found a recipe like it and asked if I could make it for him. I always make it for his birthday, and my young daughter loves to help. —Monika Walsh, Monterey, California
Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake
When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, I can never decide which one I like best: pumpkin pie or cheesecake? So, I decided to put the two together—with a special twist—and got this delicious result. —Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee
Pumpkin Cheesecake
When I was young we produced several ingredients for this pumpkin cheesecake on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made homemade butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois
Double-Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
I thought cheesecake and pumpkin pie would be amazing together. This creamy combo won a prize in our local pie contest, so I guess the judges agreed! —Noel Ferry, Perkasie, Pennsylvania
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake
It takes mere minutes for Leila Flavell of Bulyea, Saskatchewan to ad holiday flair to a no-bake cheesecake. She used canned pumpkin and spices to dress up the mix with thick, creamy results.
Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake
A gingersnap crust pairs well with the pumpkin and cream cheese filling. —Judy Shatzer, Upper Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it is light! —Jean Ecos, Hartland, Wisconsin
Moist Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake
I saw this recipe in a free booklet I got at the supermarket a few years ago and decided to try it, adding a few twists of my own. It’s pretty and so delicious. —Elmira Trombetti, Gulfport, Florida
Pecan Pumpkin Cheesecake
I love to play with cheesecakes by mixing and matching flavors. This one with pumpkin and maple is the star of our Thanksgiving spread. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake
One of my friends gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite. I especially love making this dessert for Thanksgiving. But be forewarned—you can’t eat just one slice! —Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
Instead of a traditional pie, I like to surprise holiday guests with a silky cheesecake. Make it a day ahead and let it chill overnight. It's one less thing you'll have to make on the big day. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas
