In the realm of delectable desserts, few treats can rival the symphony of flavors found in a pumpkin swirl cheesecake tart. This culinary masterpiece combines the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm, inviting spices of pumpkin, creating a taste experience that tantalizes the senses. Whether you're seeking a festive dessert for a special occasion or simply craving a sweet indulgence, this article will guide you through the steps of crafting the perfect pumpkin swirl cheesecake tart. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the delicate art of swirling pumpkin puree into the smooth cheesecake batter, we'll unveil the secrets behind this irresistible dessert. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds singing with delight.
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PUMPKIN SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Gingersnaps and pecans form the crust of this fabulous fall cheesecake. Plain and pumpkin batters are swirled together for a pretty marbled effect.
Provided by Philadelphia
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Time 5h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix ginger snap crumbs, pecans and butter; press firmly onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar and the vanilla with electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Remove 1-1/2 cups of the batter; place in small bowl. Stir remaining 1/4 cup sugar, the pumpkin and spices into remaining batter. Spoon half of the pumpkin batter into crust; top with spoonfuls of half of the reserved plain batter. Repeat layers. Cut through batters with knife several times for marble effect.
- Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Cut into 16 slices. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
PHILADELPHIA PUMPKIN SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Steps:
- MIX ginger snap crumbs, pecans and butter; press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- BEAT cream cheese, 3/4 cup of the sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of the plain batter. Stir remaining 1/4 cup sugar, pumpkin and spices onto remaining batter.
- Spoon 1/2 of the pumpkin batter over crust; top with spoonfuls of 1/2 of the reserved plain batter. Repeat Layers. Cut through batters with knife several times for marble effect.
- BAKE at 325 degrees F for 55 minutes or until center is almost set if using a silver springform pan. (or, bake at 300 degrees for 55 minutes or until center is almost set if using a dark nonstick springform pan.) Loosen cake from side of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
- REFRIGERATE 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SPICED PUMPKIN-SWIRL CHEESECAKE
I have to give my husband credit for this cheesecake. He found a recipe like it and asked if I could make it for him. I always make it for his birthday, and my young daughter loves to help. -Monika Walsh, Monterey, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Wrap foil securely around pan., Place pecans and brown sugar in a food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add butter; pulse to combine. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake until light brown, 15-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup brown sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended., In another bowl, mix pumpkin, spices and remaining brown sugar. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of the cream cheese mixture., To layer, pour 1-1/2 cups plain cream cheese mixture over crust. Gently spread 1-1/3 cups pumpkin mixture over top. Repeat layers. Cut through layers with a knife to swirl. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of very hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove rim from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 39g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 220mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
PUMPKIN-SWIRL CHEESECAKE TART
My all time favorite pumpkin dessert. This is from the November 1998 issue of Cooking Light Magazine.
Provided by Emily
Categories Cheesecake
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 tart, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Prepare and bake the Pastry Crust in a 9-inch round removable-bottom tart pan.
- Cool crust completely on a wire rack.
- Preheat oven to 300º.
- Combine 1/2 cup condensed milk and the cream cheeses in a medium bowl; beat at medium speed of a mixer until smooth.
- Add vanilla, salt, 1 egg, and egg white; beat until combined.
- Spoon 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture into a small bowl; add 1/4 cup condensed milk, 1 egg, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, and allspice, stirring well with a whisk.
- Pour remaining cream cheese mixture into prepared crust.
- Pour pumpkin mixture over cream cheese mixture; swirl together using a knife.
- Bake at 300º for 50 minutes.
- Turn oven off; cool tart in closed oven 45 minutes.
- Remove from oven; cool completely on a wire rack.
- Cover; chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.3, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 320.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 6
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SWIRL BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: nonstick cooking spray, gingersnap cookies, unsalted butter, cream cheese, granulated sugar, large eggs, all purpose flour, pumpkin puree, McCormick® Pumpkin Pie Spice
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with nonstick spray. Place a 12-inch (30 cm) sheet of parchment paper in the baking dish crosswise to create a sling.
- In a food processor, pulse the gingersnap cookies until finely ground. Add to a large bowl with the melted butter and mix to combine. The cookie crumbs should look like wet sand.
- Transfer the cookie crumb mixture to the prepared baking dish and press against the bottom in an even layer. Place in the freezer while you make the filing.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar and beat with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and continue beating until fully combined. Add the flour and mix until just incorporated.
- Transfer 1 cup of the cheesecake batter to a small bowl and set aside.
- To the remaining batter, add the pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice. Mix on medium speed until fully incorporated.
- Pour the pumpkin batter over the chilled crust, then dollop the reserved cheesecake batter on top. Using a toothpick, swirl the plain batter into the pumpkin batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the batter is just set and the center still jiggles slightly. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for 3 hours before serving.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the baking dish, then cut into 12 pieces.
- Enjoy!
PUMPKIN-SWIRL CHEESECAKE
Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake makes for the perfect fall dessert.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crust: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with a parchment round.
- Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl. Press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Transfer pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- Filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Wrap exterior of 9-inch springform pan containing crust with a double layer of foil. Set a kettle of water to a boil. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until fluffy and smooth, about 3 minutes. Reduce to low speed; add sugar in a slow, steady stream. Add salt and vanilla; beat until well combined. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each until just combined (do not overmix). Pour three-quarters of the cream cheese filling over crust.
- Transfer remaining one-quarter cream cheese filling to a bowl; add pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Drop 1/4-cup dollops of pumpkin mixture over top of cream cheese filling. With a wooden skewer or toothpick, swirl into filling.
- Set springform pan inside a large, shallow roasting pan. Carefully pour boiling water into roasting pan to reach halfway up side of springform pan. Bake until cake is set but still slightly wobbly in center, about 75 minutes.
- Transfer springform pan to a wire rack and remove foil; let cool completely. Refrigerate, uncovered, at least 24 hours. Run a knife around edge of cake to loosen before unmolding.
PUMPKIN LATTE CHEESECAKE TARTS
It's hard to resist this pumpkin latte cheesecake recipe. Use extra pretzel crumbs or toffee chips for a garnish. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix pretzels and brown sugar; stir in butter and egg white. Press onto bottoms and up the sides of greased muffin cups. Bake until firm and lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a large bowl, dissolve espresso powder in hot water. Beat in pumpkin, cream cheese, brown sugar and pie spice until smooth. In another large bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; reserve 1 cup for topping. Fold remaining whipped cream into pumpkin mixture; stir in toffee bits., Spoon into pretzel cups. Top with reserved whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. If desired, top with additional toffee bits.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
Tips:
- For the perfect pastry, use a food processor to blend the flour, butter, and salt until it resembles coarse crumbs. Then, add the ice water and pulse until the dough just comes together. Avoid overworking the dough, as this can result in a tough pastry.
- To prevent the pastry from shrinking during baking, chill it for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out.
- When rolling out the pastry, use a light touch to avoid tearing the dough.
- To make the pumpkin swirl, simply combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl. Then, dollop the mixture onto the cream cheese filling before swirling it in with a knife.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese in the filling.
- To ensure the tart is set properly, bake it for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly.
- Let the tart cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
Conclusion:
With its creamy, tangy filling, spiced pumpkin swirl, and flaky pastry, this Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Tart is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. It's the perfect dessert for fall, and it's also a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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