MARBLED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

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A gingersnap crust pairs well with the pumpkin and cream cheese filling. -Judy Shatzer, Upper Strasburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup finely crushed gingersnaps (about 20 cookies)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
1 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10-15 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and salt. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Transfer 3-1/2 cups filling to a small bowl; stir in lemon juice and set aside., Add the pumpkin, brown sugar, molasses, spices and remaining cornstarch to the remaining filling; reserve 1/2 cup. Pour pumpkin filling over crust. Top with plain filling. Cut through filling with a knife to swirl. Drop reserved pumpkin filling by spoonfuls over cheesecake; cut through with a knife to swirl. , Place pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square); securely wrap foil around pan. Place pan in a large baking pan. Add 1 in. hot water to larger pan. , Bake at 325° for 70-75 minutes or until center is almost set. 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. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 30g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 349mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Arshad Hussain
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Overall, this was a good recipe and I would recommend it to others.


John Dyl jr
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This recipe was a little too complicated for me, but the cheesecake turned out well.


Md MASUD RANA C.K
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I had some trouble getting the marbled effect, but the cheesecake still tasted great.


Melusi Kunene
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I found that the cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Ramzan Saith
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my taste, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


Joyce Williams
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This cheesecake is so rich and decadent and the pumpkin flavor is perfect for fall.


Hashibur rahman
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I'm definitely making this cheesecake again for my next holiday party.


PSYCHO 94
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Sumana Lawaju
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The marbled effect was so pretty, it looked like a work of art.


Shameee Khan
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This recipe was super easy to follow, even for a beginner like me. The cheesecake turned out perfect!


Manuel Bambo
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this cheesecake changed my mind. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Sharjeel Jutt
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! It was so creamy and smooth, I loved the marbled effect.