PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST AND CARAMEL SAUCE
This pumpkin cheesecake is the ultimate sweet ending to your Thanksgiving feast -- and no one will miss the pumpkin pie.
Provided by Jennifer Segal, inspired by many sources, including Ruth Levy Beranbaum (in Fine Cooking) and Cooks
Categories Desserts
Time 2h
Yield Makes one {9- or 10-inch|23- or 25-cm} cake, serving 12
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F degrees and set a rack in the lower middle position. Wrap a 9- or 10-inch springform pan with with one large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, covering the underside and extending all the way to the top so there are no seams on the bottom or sides of the pan. Repeat with another sheet of foil for insurance. Spray the inside of the pan with nonstick cooking spray. Pulse the gingersnaps, sugar, and melted butter in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until finely ground. Transfer the moistened crumbs into the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Bake until fragrant and set, about 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack while you prepare the filling.
- Set a kettle of water to boil (this will be used for the water bath). In a small, heavy saucepan, stir together the pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Over medium heat, bring the mixture to a sputter, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes, until thick, bronzed and shiny. Scrape the mixture into a large food processor fitted with the metal blade and process for 1 minute with the feed tube open.
- With the motor running, add the cold cream. Add the cream cheese (cut into chunks) and process for about 30 seconds, scraping the sides if necessary, or until smoothly incorporated. Add the eggs and process for about 5 seconds or just until incorporated (do not overmix!).
- Set the cake pan in a large roasting pan. Pour the batter into the cooled crust, and then pour enough boiling water into the large roasting pan to come about halfway up side of the cake pan. Bake until the cake is just set, 1½ to 1¾ hours. A properly cooked cheesecake will jiggle a bit when you nudge the pan, but if the center seems at all liquidy, it's not done. CAREFULLY remove the roasting pan from the oven and set on a wire rack. Run a sharp paring knife around the edges to loosen the cake from the sides of the pan. Cool until the water is just warm, about 45 minutes. Remove the springform pan from the water bath, discard the foil and set on a wire rack. Continue to cool at room temperature until barely warm, about 3 hours. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Stir the sugar, corn syrup, water and lemon juice together in a 2-cup microwave-safe measuring cup or medium glass bowl. Microwave until the caramel is pale yellow, or just barely starting to take on some color, 4-8 minutes (depending on the strength of your microwave). It's fine to stop and open the microwave to check often; just don't let it get too dark or it will burn. Let the caramel sit for 5 minutes -- it will gradually turn a rich amber color. (If after five minutes, it's not dark enough, place it back in the microwave for thirty seconds or so, then let it darken again. If it gets too dark, start over.)
- In the meantime, heat the cream in the microwave until hot. Once the caramel reaches the right color, immediately stir in the hot cream a few tablespoons at a time. It will bubble up intensely, but it won't overflow. After you've added all the cream, stir to incorporate then add the butter. Add more cream if the mixture seems too thick. Once the caramel cools, you can store it in your fridge.
- Remove the outer ring from the springform pan. Slide a thin metal spatula between the crust and pan bottom to loosen, then slide the cheesecake onto a serving platter. (Alternatively, you can keep it on the pan bottom.) If there is condensation on the top of the cheesecake, blot it gently with a flat paper towel. Let the cheesecake stand at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then cut it into wedges. Warm up the caramel sauce in the microwave (it stiffens in the fridge). If it's too thick, add more heavy cream to thin it out. Drizzle the caramel sauce over each piece of cheesecake and top with a dollop of sweetened whipped cream if desired.
- Note: You'll need a large food processor -- preferably with a 14-cup capacity -- to make the filling (you can also use an 11-cup, but you may have a bit of leakage). If you don't have one, it's fine to use a Kitchenaid Mixer or electric beaters for the filling and a small food processor for the crust.
- Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cheesecake can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze: place the cake in the freezer briefly, unwrapped, to firm it up. Then double-wrap it tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place it in heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw in the refrigerator the night before you plan to eat it.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 643, Fat 40g, Carbohydrate 66g, Protein 8g, SaturatedFat 23g, Sugar 54g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 397mg, Cholesterol 196mg
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE TARTS WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. To make the crust, combine the gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter and toss together until the mixture holds together when pressed. Add an additional tablespoon of melted butter if necessary. Pat evenly over the bottom and halfway up the sides of 8 ( 4 1/2-inch) tartlet pans. Bake about 7 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven.
- Meanwhile, make the filling. Put the grated ginger in a fine sieve set over a small bowl and press against it to extract the juice. Set aside the ginger juice and discard the pulp. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, brown sugar, spices and salt. Beat until creamy and well-combined. Beat in the ginger juice and the pumpkin puree. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each until blended but being careful not to over-beat. Pour the filling into the tartlet pans and bake 25 to 35 minutes, or until the center is just firm to the touch. Cool to room temperature then chill at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Make and share this Pumpkin Cheesecake With Gingersnap Crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Strawberry Bookworm
Categories Cheesecake
Time 14h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Begin by crumbling cookies in a food processor. Then combine with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Place the pan on a cookie sheet to catch drips and bake for 10-12 minute Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.
- Beat the cream cheese in an electric mixer on low until the cream cheese is very smooth.
- Gradually add the sugars.
- Add the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the pumpkin puree and mix until just combined. Make sure to scape down the mixing bowl a couple of time during the process to ensure there are no lumps stuck to the bowl and the batter is very smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, cinnamon, and allspice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and set the pan back on the baking sheet. Bake until the edges are set and the center moves only slightly when the pan is shaken. Baking time may vary a little, start checking it after 1 hour. When it's done baking, turn off the oven and prop the door open with a wooden spoon and allow the cake to cool there for another hour.
- Chill for at least 12 hours, can be made up to 2 days in advance.
- Make the topping by whipping the heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until you have stiff peaks. Apply topping shortly before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.4, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 153.2, Sodium 310.7, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 26.1, Protein 6.3
PUMPKIN TART WITH GINGERSNAP CRUST
Make and share this pumpkin tart with gingersnap crust recipe from Food.com.
Provided by crazymom
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- To make the crust, combine the gingersnap crumbs with the melted butter and toss together until the mixture holds together when pressed.
- Add an additional tablespoon of melted butter if necessary.
- Pat evenly over the bottom and halfway up the sides of 8 (4 1/2-inch) tartlet pans.
- Bake about 7 minutes, or until set.
- Remove from oven.
- To make the filling: Press the grated ginger against the mesh of a fine sieve into a small bowl, pressing hard to extract all the juice.
- Set the ginger juice aside and discard the pulp.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves, and salt.
- Beat until creamy and well combined, then add the ginger juice and the pumpkin puree and beat again.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after you add the first one, but do not overbeat the mixture.
- Pour the filling into the tart pans and return them to the oven.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is just firm to the touch.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill for up to 2 hours or overnight before serving.
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