TURTLE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

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When it comes to Thanksgiving desserts, I can never decide which one I like best: pumpkin pie or cheesecake? So, I decided to put the two together-with a special twist-and got this delicious result. -Yvonne Starlin, Hermitage, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
Filling:
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
Topping:
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup caramel sundae syrup
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • 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 baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , 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 baking sheet., 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 492 calories, Fat 32g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 127mg cholesterol, Sodium 336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

Seruwagi Samson
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Not bad.


Alice Paglini
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Yum!


Sayem Uddin
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Wahkeem Titus
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too thick and the filling was too dense. The caramel sauce was also too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Umar kk Kkhhann
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and smooth, with a delicious pumpkin flavor. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Lebbo Man
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel sauce was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Nabin Dhungel
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always delicious. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and smooth, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Likhanyile Lestia
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Mamun officials
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too thick and the filling was too dense. The caramel sauce was also too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mudasir Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and smooth, with a delicious pumpkin flavor. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Pasidu Madushan
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel sauce was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Kristopher Upchurch
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always delicious. The crust is flaky and buttery, the filling is creamy and smooth, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Isaac Menendez
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was perfect and the filling was creamy and smooth. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Oumar Ali
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This cheesecake was a disappointment. The crust was too thick and the filling was too dense. The caramel sauce was also too sweet. I would not recommend this recipe.


Muzi Ntuli
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy and smooth, with a delicious pumpkin flavor. The caramel sauce was the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely make this again.


Heather's Shitshow
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The caramel sauce was a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Valentine Emedo
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I was a bit skeptical about the combination of pumpkin and turtle flavors, but I was pleasantly surprised. The cheesecake was delicious! The crust was graham cracker, which was a nice touch. The filling was creamy and smooth, with just the right amou


omotosho micheal
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crust is buttery and flaky, the filling is creamy and smooth, and the caramel sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Friday Ekeke
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of pumpkin and turtle flavors was unique and delicious, and the cheesecake was perfectly creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


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