Pumpkin White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipes

WHITE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH ALMOND TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan. Place on a baking sheet., In a small bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in melted white chocolate. Combine pumpkin and spices; gently fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over crust. , Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 60-70 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cool. , For topping, combine all the ingredients; spread in a shallow baking pan. Bake until almonds are golden brown, 10 minutes, stirring twice. Cool. Transfer topping to an airtight container; store in the refrigerator., Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, sprinkle topping over cheesecake.

WHITE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust place cookies in large food processor; process into fine crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons of the sugar and melted butter; process just until combined. Press into bottom of 9 -inch springform pan; set aside.
• For filling place cream cheese and 1 cup of the sugar in food processor; process until smooth. Add pumpkin, melted chocolate, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg; process until combined. Pour into crust-lined pan. Place springform pan in shallow baking pan.
• Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center appears nearly set when gently shaken. Remove; cool on wire rack 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, for Almond Topping combine almonds, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon sugar in food processor; cover and process until combined. Spread evenly in shallow baking pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until toasted, stirring occasionally.
• Sprinkle almond topping on cheesecake. Loosen and remove sides of springform pan. Cool cheesecake 1 hour more. Cover loosely; chill at least 4 hours or overnight.
• ** Cool and chill time extra and not included in prep or cooking time.

PUMPKIN WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place cookies in food processor; process until fine crumbs. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and butter.
• Cover; process until combined. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
• Process cheese and 1 cup sugar in food processor until smooth.
• Add pumpkin, melted morsels, eggs, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Process until combined. Pour into crust-lined pan.
• Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until center is almost set.
• Remove from oven; cool on wire rack for 30 minutes.
• Process almonds, 2 tablespoons butter and 1 teaspoon sugar in food processor; spread on baking pan.
• Bake at 350 for 10 minutes until toasted.
• Sprinkle nut mixture on cheesecake. Loosen sides of cheesecake; cool 1 hour.
• Cover; chill 4 hours or until firm.