INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 cups gingersnap crumbs (see Cook's Note)
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5 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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2 cups low-fat milk
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3/4 cup brown sugar
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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2 large eggs
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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10 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
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1 teaspoon rum extract
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1 large egg
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Pinch of ground nutmeg
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Pinch of ground cloves
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Pinch of ground cinnamon
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1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped