Ingredients
- FILLING:
- 3/4 cup 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 32 32 gingersnap cookies, coarsely crushed
- 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 packages 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/2 cups 1-1/2 cups canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 teaspoons 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 4 eggs, lightly beaten
- Sweetened whipped cream, optional
- Pecan brittle, optional
- 1 cup 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies (about 20 cookies)
- 1/3 cup 1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 4 packages 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
- 1-1/2 cups 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 4 eggs
- 1 cup 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons ground ground Cinnamon
- 1-1/2 teaspoons 1-1/2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- GARNISH:
- Chocolate syrup, caramel ice cream topping, whipped topping and additional crushed gingersnap cookies, optional
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Preparation
Step 1
Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil; securely wrap foil around pan. Place pecans in a food processor; cover and process until ground. Add the gingersnaps, brown sugar and butter; cover and pulse until blended. Press onto the bottom and 2 in. up the sides of prepared pan; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cream, syrup, vanilla and spices. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan.
Bake at 325° for 60-70 minutes or until center is just set and top appears dull. Remove pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan.
Garnish with whipped cream and pecan brittle if desired.
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