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Simple Chilled Pumpkin Cheesecake

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Servings: 8 people
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake

Ingredients

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
For the Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree preferably homemade (learn how to make your own)
  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 stick, softened
  • 2 ounce packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg or ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Lightly butter a 7-inch springform pan and line the bottom edge with parchment paper; set aside.
For the Crust
  1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground ginger and melted butter. Mix well.
  2. Tip crumb mixture into bottom of the prepared pan and spread evenly across the bottom. Tamp the crumbs down firmly with the bottom of a glass.
  3. Bake until golden brown and toasted, about 7 minutes; set aside to let cool completely.
For the Filling
  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat 1/4 cup softened butter and the cream cheese until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the mixer. Add pumpkin purée and mix to combine.
  2. Add vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt and combine until smooth. Reduce speed to medium low and add powdered sugar 1/4 cup at a time; beat until smooth.
  3. Transfer pumpkin mixture to prepared pan, spreading it out evenly over the crust.
  4. Cover and chill until set, about 6 hours, or overnight. Remove outer ring of pan. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

  • adapted from Whole Foods Market.com

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 327mg (14%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 5880IU (118%) Vitamin C 1.3mg (1%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 327mg 14%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 5880IU 118%
Vitamin C 1.3mg 1%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.