ginger pumpkin cheesecake

6 Pinches
Middletown, OH
Updated on Jun 4, 2018

This recipe is super easy, and very good. I did note, however, on my hard copy, that while the original recipe called for gingersnap crumbs I used graham cracker crumbs, and next time I would double the pumpkin pie spice and maybe even add more pumpkin!

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces graham cracker crumbs (or gingersnap crumbs)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed firm
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 29 ounces canned pumpkin
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • - whipped cream (or good old cool whip)
  • - pecans

How To Make ginger pumpkin cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Oven to 325 degrees. Combine crumbs, melted butter and 4 T sugar and press into bottom and a little up the sides of a 9" Springform pan. Bake 15 min and set aside.
  • Step 2
    Beat cream cheese and brown sugar with mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition. Add vanilla, pumpkin, flour, and pie spice and beat smooth. Pour into crust and bake 50 min or until lightly browned and almost set.
  • Step 3
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack, cover and refrigerate overnight. Garnish with pecans and whipped cream.

Discover More

Ingredient: Dairy
Method: Bake
Culture: American

Comment & Reviews

ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes