Recipes

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

A great alternative to pumpkin pie, especially for those cheesecake fans out there. Serve topped with whipped cream.

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust.
  • Step 4
    Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

426 calories; protein 7.2g 14% DV; carbohydrates 35.5g 12% DV; fat 29g 45% DV; cholesterol 108.1mg 36% DV; sodium 354.4mg 14% DV.

 

By Stephanie Phillips