"Pumpkin cheesecake with a brown butter gingersnap crust. This creamy and rich cheesecake is the perfect fall and Thanksgiving dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 tablespoons Land O Lakes® Unsalted Butter
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2 cups ground gingersnap cookies
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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4 8 oz packages cream cheese, at room temperature
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5 large eggs (at room temperature, separated)
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 cup heavy cream (chilled)
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract