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Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll

Stewart Lucas
By Stewart Lucas, Chief Culinary Specialist
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel Evans, RDN, LDNPublished: September 1, 2024Last Updated: June 15, 2026
30 mins
Easy
4 Servings
★★★★★ 4.9 (42 reviews)
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⏱️ 4 min read read📅 Updated: June 15, 2026

This chef-curated Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Ready in just 30 mins using straightforward, kitchen-tested technique.
  • ✓Delivers 26g of muscle-fueling protein per serving for lasting satiety.
  • ✓Portion-balanced at 374 calories per serving with wholesome, unrefined ingredients.
  • ✓Masterclass temperature checkpoints ensure maximum tenderness and flavor development.

The Story

This chef-curated Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Culinary Heritage & Chef's Notes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

Ingredients & Measurements

  • Prep Time: 1 Hour
  • Yields: 8–10 Servings
  • Comment:
  • Everyone loves jellyrolls filled with their
  • favorite preserves. We have taken the
  • traditional jellyroll recipe and added
  • spice to the cake and a pumpkin and cream cheese as the filling,
  • creating a perfect fall treat.
  • Ingredients for filling:
  • ● 1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
  • ● 1/3 cup pumpkin puree*
  • ● ½ cup sugar
  • ● pinch of cinnamon

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

  • Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
  • Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Step-by-Step Culinary Masterclass

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Method: Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature then combine with pumpkin, sugar and cinnamon

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Blend with a hand mixer or stand mixer about 3 minutes or until fluffy

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Ingredients for cake: ● 3 eggs ● 1 cup sugar ● ¼ cup cold water ● 1 tbsp vanilla ● ¾ cup flour ● 2 tsps baking powder ● pinch of salt ● ¼ tsp cinnamon ● 1/8 tsp nutmeg ● ¼ cup powdered sugar Method: Preheat oven to 300°F

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Line a 15x10? cookie sheet with lightly oiled parchment paper

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Make sure to also oil the sides of the pan

Step 6: Technique & Execution

In a mixing bowl, cream eggs and sugar with a wire whisk until smooth and fluffy

Chef's Pro Tips & Variations

Nutritional Profile per Serving

MetricAmountDietary Benefit
Calories374 kcalControlled caloric load for steady metabolic burn
Protein26gHigh-biological-value protein for tissue maintenance
Carbohydrates43gComplex, slow-digesting dietary fiber
Fat18gWholesome dietary lipids for micronutrient absorption

Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll

This chef-curated Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

★★★★★4.9 from 42 votes
Pumpkin Cheesecake Roll
CourseDinner
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4
AuthorStewart Lucas

Macro Nutrition Profile (Per Serving)

Calories19% DV
374 kcal
Protein52% DV
26g
Fat23% DV
18g
Carbs16% DV
43g
Scale Ingredients

Ingredients

Comment

Ingredients for filling

Ingredient Substitutions

Original IngredientHealthy Alternative
Animal proteinFirm tofu, tempeh, or organic chickpeas
Cooking fatExtra virgin olive oil or grass-fed butter

Instructions

1

Technique & Execution: Method: Allow cream cheese to soften to room temperature then combine with pumpkin, sugar and cinnamon

2

Technique & Execution: Blend with a hand mixer or stand mixer about 3 minutes or until fluffy

3:00
3

Technique & Execution: Ingredients for cake: ● 3 eggs ● 1 cup sugar ● ¼ cup cold water ● 1 tbsp vanilla ● ¾ cup flour ● 2 tsps baking powder ● pinch of salt ● ¼ tsp cinnamon ● 1/8 tsp nutmeg ● ¼ cup powdered sugar Method: Preheat oven to 300°F

4

Technique & Execution: Line a 15x10? cookie sheet with lightly oiled parchment paper

5

Technique & Execution: Make sure to also oil the sides of the pan

6

Technique & Execution: In a mixing bowl, cream eggs and sugar with a wire whisk until smooth and fluffy

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Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
  • Reheating: Heat in a saucepan or skillet on medium heat until hot throughout.
  • Freezing: Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months. Reheat directly from frozen or after thawing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be prepared ahead of time?▼

Yes, this meal is excellent for weekly meal prep. Store components separately and assemble before serving.

Is this recipe gluten-free?▼

All ingredients used are naturally gluten-free. If you are highly sensitive, verify that packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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Stewart Lucas

Stewart Lucas

Chief Culinary Specialist

Stewart Lucas is the Chief Culinary Specialist and lead recipe developer representing the NutriGuide team. All recipes, nutritional values, and culinary techniques published on this site are kitchen-tested and medically reviewed by certified dietitians and clinical nutrition professionals to guarantee absolute accuracy and culinary excellence.

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