Pumpkin Cheesecake

[moutonoir 0]

Pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert: delicious and a little more interesting than your standard pumpkin pie (not that I have anything against pie ). Here is a delicious recipe for pumpkin cheesecake:Ingredients:3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 cup pecans, ground 2 tablespoons white sugar2 tablespoons brown sugar1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)3/4 cup white sugar3/4 cup canned pumpkin3 egg yolks1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground mace1/2 teaspoon ground ginger3/4 teaspoon salt3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese6 tablespoons white sugar1 egg1 egg yolk2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1 tablespoon cornstarch1 teaspoon vanilla extractPreheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and the melted butter and mix well. Press mixture into a 9 inch springform pan.Combine 3/4 cup white sugar, pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, cinnamon, mace, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and mix well. Add the whole egg, the remaining egg yolk and the whipping cream and beat well. Add cornstarch and vanilla, beat batter until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, careful not to overbake. Center may be soft but it will firm up when chilled. Let cheesecake cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate.

[bishoujo 0]

ooh yes I love pumpkin and cheese. They'll be a great combination for a cake. Thanks for the recipe. Doesn't look very time-consuming. I'll try it out some time.

[moutonoir 0]

Yeah it's not too hard...most of the ingredients are spices which makes it look more complicated that it really is. One interesting variation is to add 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder to the pumpkin. Chocolate and pumpkin make a suprisingly good pair, and then you'll have a more unique dessert to serve.