Amy's Citrus Pumpkin Cheesecake ("the Drunken Punkin") Recipe

Name: Amy's Citrus Pumpkin Cheesecake ("the Drunken Punkin")
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups crushed gingersnaps; 5 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla, divided; 3 eggs; 1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin; ¾ cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon allspice; ¾ teaspoon orange zest; ¾ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon dry instant vanilla pudding; 1 -2 tablespoon powdered sugar (or to taste); 1 tablespoon whiskey

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups crushed gingersnaps
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon sugar
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla, divided
3 eggs
1 ¼ cups canned pumpkin
¾ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
¼ teaspoon allspice
¾ teaspoon orange zest
¾ teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry instant vanilla pudding
1 -2 tablespoon powdered sugar (or to taste)
1 tablespoon whiskey

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Melt butter over low heat.
3
Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar and all the gingersnaps.
4
Mix thoroughly and press into bottom of 10-inch (greased or sprayed) springform pan.
5
Bake 5 minutes and cool on wire rack.
6
In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese well; add 1 cup of sugar and mix well.
7
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
8
Add flour, sour cream, spices, pumpkin, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and citrus zests.
9
Mix just until combined.
10
Pour into prepared crust.
11
Bake for 20 minutes.
12
Reduce heat to 220 degrees and bake for another hour and 15 minutes.
13
The cheesecake should be set on edges and slightly jiggly in the middle.
14
Turn oven off and crack the door.
15
Let cheesecake cool completely in the oven.
16
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before removing from springform pan.
17
To make spiked whipped cream: combine heavy cream, pudding mix, powdered sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and whiskey and whip until firm peaks form.

1204

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups crushed gingersnaps, 5 tablespoons butter, melted, 1 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Amy's Citrus Pumpkin Cheesecake ("the Drunken Punkin") falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Amy's Citrus Pumpkin Cheesecake ("the Drunken Punkin")

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions