Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe | Best Holiday Recipes

Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe | Best Holiday Recipes

altonbrown.com

Alton Brown elevates the classic pumpkin pie with this creamy cheesecake recipe made perfect for Thanksgiving with a spicy gingersnap crust. One of the best recipes ever!

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Cooking tools:

  • Food processor
  • Stand mixer
  • Kettle
  • Springform pan
  • Cake pan
  • Roasting pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula
  • Pastry brush
  • Glass
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Parchment paper
  • Wax paper
  • Kitchen towel
  • Chef's knife
  • Plate
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated nutmeg
  • 6 ounces dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 7 ounces (about 20) ginger cookies
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for the pan

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