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Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake

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This pumpkin cheesecake pairs a zwieback crumb crust with a brown-sugar pumpkin filling and a rich walnut praline topping. Pumpkin pie spice and cream round out the filling.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Calories: 665
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This pumpkin cheesecake pairs a zwieback crumb crust with a brown-sugar pumpkin filling and a rich walnut praline topping. Pumpkin pie spice and cream round out the filling.
Ingredients
  • 6 ounces Zwieback crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup Sugar, divided
  • 3/4 cup Firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Butter, melted
  • 3 8-ounce packages Cream cheese, softened
  • 5 Eggs
  • 16 ounces Pumpkin
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 6 tablespoons Butter, softened, for praline
  • 1 cup Firmly packed light brown sugar, for praline
  • 1 cup Coarsely chopped walnuts
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine the zwieback crumbs, 1/4 cup of the granulated sugar, and melted butter and press into a springform pan.
  2. 2
    Beat the cream cheese with the remaining granulated sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until smooth.
  3. 3
    Add the eggs one at a time.
  4. 4
    Blend in the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and heavy cream.
  5. 5
    Pour the filling into the crust and bake until nearly set.
  6. 6
    Combine the softened butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and walnuts.
  7. 7
    Spread or crumble the praline mixture over the cheesecake near the end of baking.
  8. 8
    Continue baking until the topping is set.
  9. 9
    Cool completely and refrigerate thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 665kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g68%
Saturated Fat 22g111%
Cholesterol 135mg45%
Sodium 340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 61g21%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 48g
Protein 9g18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: pumpkin praline cheesecake, pumpkin cheesecake, zwieback crust, walnuts, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice
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