SPICED PUMPKIN-SWIRL CHEESECAKE

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups pecan halves, toasted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., Place pecans and brown sugar in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add butter; pulse to combine. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until light brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended., In another bowl, mix pumpkin, spices and remaining brown sugar. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture., To layer, pour 1-1/2 cups plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread 1-1/3 cups pumpkin mixture over top. Repeat layers. Cut through layers with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of very hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove rim from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 39g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Sitey Abdullahi
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was bland.


Bilal Utmankhail
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Lotix FN
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This cheesecake is definitely a keeper! I will be making it again and again.


Nabin Roka
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth it! The flavor was incredible.


Chamila Ruwanlatha
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Anu Budathoki
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out beautifully! It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing.


joshua kong
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This was the best pumpkin cheesecake I've ever had! The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and delicious.


Nikolai Moped1
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this cheesecake! The spices really balanced out the pumpkin flavor.


Itz Spreezy
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the pumpkin swirl.


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


Kingstyn Prince
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The spiced pumpkin swirl cheesecake was delicious! The pumpkin and cream cheese flavors complemented each other perfectly.


Aneta Bratoeva
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This pumpkin swirl cheesecake was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were amazing and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.