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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

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Warm, spiced, and luxuriously creamy, this Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust is perfect for holiday dinners or cozy treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 32 ounces full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • Salted caramel and whipped cream for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare a springform pan.
  2. Combine the gingersnap crumbs, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a bowl.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
  4. Pre-bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool slightly.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese and 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
  7. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
  8. Stir in the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice into 2 cups of the batter.
  9. Spoon alternating dollops of the plain batter and the pumpkin batter onto the crust.
  10. Gently swirl the mixtures with a knife for a marbled effect.
  11. Place the springform pan inside a larger roasting pan and pour hot water into the roasting pan.
  12. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
  13. Turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  14. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Bring cream cheese and eggs to room temperature before mixing. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Keywords: pumpkin cheesecake, gingersnap crust, holiday dessert

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