PUMPKIN MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

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Fresh from the vine comes my merry after-dinner delight! The scrumptious pumpkin filling makes this cheesecake different from most, and the glaze adds a nice touch. It's a big hit among my family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return to baking sheet., Bake at 325° 45-50 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. For glaze, melt chips and shortening in a small heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Nusaiba Kotha
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This cheesecake was delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect, and the mousse topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Pandey Kamal
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The mousse topping was a big hit, and the overall flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Osegbo
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was the perfect consistency, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest cutting the sugar in the filling


Kopal Kharap
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I love pumpkin cheesecake, and this recipe did not disappoint! The mousse topping was a nice touch, and the overall flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Bikash Bista
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was the perfect consistency, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Faheem Ullah
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The mousse topping was the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Alfie Taylor
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This cheesecake was delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect, and the mousse topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Melanie Adams
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! The mousse topping was a big hit, and the overall flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Reagan Flanklin
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was the perfect consistency, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest cutting the sugar in the filling


Mary Boatemaa
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I love pumpkin cheesecake, and this recipe did not disappoint! The mousse topping was a nice touch, and the overall flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Nurul Haque
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was the perfect consistency, and the filling was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Leslie Pena
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The mousse topping was the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.


Kelly Holowatiuk
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This cheesecake was delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect, and the mousse topping was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Nojir Ahmed
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.


Suvo Ray
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This pumpkin mousse cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were perfect, and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again next year.