SWIRLED PUMPKIN AND CREAM CHEESE CHEESECAKE

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I invented this recipe and entered it into a contest held at my college. The texture is light as a cloud, though it is quite rich. It is prepared with the convenience of a microwave!

Provided by Dana Campbell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup butter, softened
24 large marshmallows
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 caramels
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the crust by combining the cookie crumbs and margarine. Press into a 9 inch pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the filling in a microwave safe bowl by combining the marshmallows, milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat and stir until all marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Beat in cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and vanilla; fold in 1/2 container whipped topping.
  • Melt caramel in microwave and drizzle 2 tablespoons over crust. Pour filling into crust and top with remaining whipped topping, pecans and any remaining cookie crumbs. Drizzle remaining caramel over top. Refrigerate for 8 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

Mahin Music
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


ERNEST APPIAH
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This cheesecake was easy to make and it turned out delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Borhan Ahamed
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This recipe is a winner! The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the crust was perfect.


Morshed Islam
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This cheesecake was amazing! The pumpkin and cream cheese flavors were perfect together.


April Hernandez
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The cheesecake was delicious, but the crust was a little too thick. I think I'll use a thinner crust next time.


Zeinab Ezziden
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This cheesecake was a little too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


EAKOB YT
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I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I'm so glad I tried it.


Liban Usman
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had.


Abid Khan12
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This cheesecake was a little tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. It was so smooth and creamy!


Uqasha Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I thought this cheesecake was delicious. The cream cheese really mellowed out the pumpkin flavor.


Eva Hawkins Bragado
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cheesecake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.


One Islam
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The cheesecake was beautiful, but it was a little too dense for my liking. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Salmun Naher
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it. I'll probably reduce the sugar next time.


Devin Walker
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I was a little skeptical about the pumpkin and cream cheese combination, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.


jermaine Richards
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This recipe is a keeper! The cheesecake was smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly graham crackery.


Taimoor Gujjur
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I've made this cheesecake twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Nteboheleng Exillia
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The pumpkin and cream cheese flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and delicious.