Pumpkin Swirl Gingersnap Cheesecake: The Indulgent Fall Treat
This Pumpkin Swirl Gingersnap Cheesecake combines the flavors of pumpkin and gingersnap cookies to create a deliciously rich dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- For an extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips.
- Let the cheesecake sit overnight in the fridge for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Gingersnap Cheesecake