SWIRLED PUMPKIN AND CREAM CHEESE CHEESECAKE

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I invented this recipe and entered it into a contest held at my college. The texture is light as a cloud, though it is quite rich. It is prepared with the convenience of a microwave!

Provided by Dana Campbell

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup butter, softened
24 large marshmallows
½ (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
salt to taste
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 caramels
¼ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the crust by combining the cookie crumbs and margarine. Press into a 9 inch pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the filling in a microwave safe bowl by combining the marshmallows, milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat and stir until all marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Beat in cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and vanilla; fold in 1/2 container whipped topping.
  • Melt caramel in microwave and drizzle 2 tablespoons over crust. Pour filling into crust and top with remaining whipped topping, pecans and any remaining cookie crumbs. Drizzle remaining caramel over top. Refrigerate for 8 hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.7 calories, Carbohydrate 55.6 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 18.3 g, Sodium 288.5 mg, Sugar 41.5 g

DZINGAI MBONGORE
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This cheesecake is a must-try for pumpkin lovers. The filling is creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. The crust is also very good.


jacqueline achieng
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cheesecake with no problems. It turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Kailey Flores
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Jonaid Hasan
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This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Dhdjdj Hdhddj
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect fall dessert, with a creamy pumpkin filling and a graham cracker crust.


omar Zamin
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ethan Taylor
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. The crust was also very good.


Tanveer Rafique
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


Atihar Memon
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I made this cheesecake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes. Everyone loved it! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the crust was flaky and delicious.


Fuset Pay
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This cheesecake is a must-try for pumpkin lovers. The filling is creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. The crust is also very good.


Arsalan Ahmed
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cheesecake with no problems. It turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


abe abhari
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth.


stuart buckler
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This cheesecake was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and beautiful cheesecake that was perfect for a special occasion.


Stephanie Namnyak
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a winner. It's the perfect fall dessert, with a creamy pumpkin filling and a graham cracker crust.


LEGEND Official
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect and the crust was flaky and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mercyola Alayomini
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I made this cheesecake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The pumpkin flavor was subtle and not overpowering, and the cream cheese filling was rich and creamy. The crust was also very good.


Javarie Mcdowell
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I'm not usually a fan of pumpkin desserts, but this cheesecake changed my mind. It was so creamy and smooth, with just the right amount of sweetness. The crust was also perfect - buttery and flaky.


Sadia Marsa
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The pumpkin and cream cheese flavors were perfectly balanced, and the crust was flaky and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.