White Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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Although my family enjoys all of the dishes I serve on Thanksgiving Day, it's this rich and creamy cheesecake they look forward to the most. Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookie crumbs |
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened |
2/3 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
3 eggs, lightly beaten |
1-1/4 cups vanilla or white chips, melted and cooled |
1/2 cup canned pumpkin |
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg |
white chocolate curls, optional |
Directions:
1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
2. Press cookie crumbs onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted chips.
3. In a small bowl, combine pumpkin and spices; gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour into prepared pan. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
4. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
5. Garnish with white chocolate curls if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 10-12 servings.
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