Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Crust: The Best Fall Delight
The perfect combination of pumpkin and gingersnap for a delightful fall dessert.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups gingersnap cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3 large eggs
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the crushed gingersnap cookies and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until the cheesecake is set.
- Let cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Gingersnap Crust