Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice; 4 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup; Whipped cream, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup
Whipped cream, optional

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In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a
2
. Bake at 325u00b0 for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, flour and spice. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return pan to
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.
5
Bake for 55-65 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.
6
Just before serving, melt chocolate and butter in a microwave; stir until smooth. Top cheesecake with pecans, chocolate mixture, caramel syrup and if desired, whipped cream.

1613

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

126

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.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies), 1/4 cup butter, melted, 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Turtle Pumpkin 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.

Turtle Pumpkin Cheesecake

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