PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE DELUXE

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I developed this recipe out of my love for cheesecake and my family's love for pumpkin pie. I made it for Thanksgiving and every morsel was devoured. My family wished I had made two! -Andrea Quiroz, Chicago, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
32 gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed
3 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Sweetened whipped cream, optional
Pecan brittle, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; securely wrap foil around pan. Place pecans in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add the gingersnaps, brown sugar and butter; cover and pulse until blended. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of prepared pan; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cream, syrup, vanilla and spices. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove 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. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan., Garnish with whipped cream and pecan brittle if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 548 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 162mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Sora Godana
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The cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Muhammad Kabbir
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Gruen Ayodele
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Nicholas Riley
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I'm not a baker, but this cheesecake was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Krishna Lila
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and delicious!


Sylvia Massey
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This cheesecake is a bit expensive to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge.


Kolsoma Aktar
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I'm not a fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Amanda Bailey
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


IGAN DEV
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This cheesecake is the perfect size for a small gathering. It's not too big, but it's still plenty to satisfy everyone.


Ampomah Martin junior
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The cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


John Antonio Von Trapp
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it!


Mk Mahabub
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Sunia Akhter
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I'm not a baker, but this cheesecake was surprisingly easy to make. It turned out beautifully and tasted even better.


Khalid Waleed
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was so creamy and delicious!


Md Ishak Islam Rubel
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Naveed iqbal Khokhar
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The crust was a little too crumbly for my taste, but the cheesecake itself was amazing.


Kora Cummings
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for special occasions.


sorna talukder
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This cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's rich and creamy, with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor.


Asif Malhi
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin pie, but this cheesecake changed my mind. It was so delicious and I couldn't get enough of it.


SRABON King
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This pumpkin cheesecake was a huge hit at my Thanksgiving gathering. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again!