Pumpkin-Streusel Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin-Streusel Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 3/4 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 12 cookies, finely crushed); 1 tablespoon light butter, melted; Cooking spray; Filling:; 1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese; 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese; 1 (8-ounce) tub light cream cheese; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin; 4 large egg whites; 2 large eggs; Streusel Topping:; 1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 8 cookies, finely crushed); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon light butter

Servings: persons

Crust:
3/4 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 12 cookies, finely crushed)
1 tablespoon light butter, melted
Cooking spray
Filling:
1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese
1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese
1 (8-ounce) tub light cream cheese
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
4 large egg whites
2 large eggs
Streusel Topping:
1/2 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 8 cookies, finely crushed)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon light butter

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
To prepare piecrust, combine 3/4 cup crumbs and 1 tablespoon melted butter in a bowl, and toss with a fork until moist. Press into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375u00b0 for 5 minutes; cool on a wire rack. Reduce oven temperature to 325u00b0.
3
To prepare filling, place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Combine the cottage cheese and cream cheeses in a large bowl, and beat at high speed of a mixer until smooth. Add granulated sugar and next 8 ingredients (granulated sugar through pumpkin); beat well. Add egg whites and eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Pour filling into prepared crust; bake at 325u00b0 for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
4
To prepare streusel topping, combine 1/2 cup crumbs, 1/4 cup flour, and brown sugar in a small bowl; cut in 1 tablespoon light butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Sprinkle over cheesecake, and bake an additional 10 minutes or until set. Cheesecake is done when the center barely moves when the pan is jiggled. Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around outside edge. Cool to room temperature.

1009

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 3/4 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 12 cookies, finely crushed), 1 tablespoon light butter, melted, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin-Streusel Cheesecake 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.

Pumpkin-Streusel Cheesecake

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