pumpkin ginger cheesecake

Defiance, OH
Updated on Nov 12, 2011

Mmmmm Mmmmmm very good perfect for the Thanksgiving Holiday

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • THE CRUST
  • 1 1/2 cups ginger snap cookie crumbles
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 3-8 ounces pkgs of cream cheese
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1-15 ounce can of pure pumpkin
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • CHEESECAKE TOPPING
  • 1-16 ounce sour cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How To Make pumpkin ginger cheesecake

  • Step 1
    CRUST: Preheat oven to 350' Combine ginger cookie crumbs,butter and sugar in medium bowl mix well, then spread into a 9 inch drop bottom pan. Bake 6-8 minutes then place on a cooling rack for 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    CHEESECAKE: Beat soften cream cheese,sugar and brown sugar in a large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs, pumpkin and evaporated milk. Add cornstarch, ginger and cloves, beat well. Pour into a prepared crust pan. Place into the oven and bake for 65-75 minutes or until edge is set but center slightly moves.
  • The wife came up with the idea of the pumpkin ginger snap crumb design she is so smart
    Step 3
    TOPPING: Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla into a small bowl, mix well. Spread topping over cheese cake and cool on a wire rack until completely cooled. Refrigerate over night and then top with crumbled ginger snaps. Remove side of pan.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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