Snappy Pumpkin Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 85 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I won first place in a pumpkin baking contest with this snappy dessert. The judges gave high marks to its gingersnap-pecan crust and creamy marbled filling. If you wish, substitute cinnamon graham crackers for the gingersnaps. âLisa Morman, Minot, North Dakota Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies) |
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar, divided |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1 cup canned pumpkin |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
garnish: |
whipped topping, optional |
additional gingersnap cookies, cut into wedges, optional |
Directions:
1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan; set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and pecans; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined.
4. Place 1 cup filling in a small bowl; stir in the pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar. Remove 3/4 cup pumpkin filling and set aside. Pour remaining pumpkin filling into the crust; top with plain filling. Drop reserved pumpkin filling by spoonfuls over top; cut through filling with a knife to swirl.
5. Place pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped topping and cookie wedges if desired. Yield: 12 servings.
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