Pumpkin cheesecake no. 3

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupPlus 3 TBSP. gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies,
Crushed in food processor)
4tablespoonsButter, melted
1tablespoonLight brown sugar
2eachesEnvelopes unflavored gelatin
cupCool water
1cupHeavy cream
2eachesPackages, 8 oz. each, cream cheese, softened
cupGranulated sugar
1canPumpkin puree (1 lb. can)
½teaspoonGround ginger
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
teaspoonGround cloves

Directions

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

Combine 1 cup of cookie crumbs, 3 TBSP. of melted butter and the light brown sugar in medium-size bowl. Brush sides of 8- inch springform pan with remaining butter. Sprinkle remaining crumbs over butter, rotating pan to coat. Press crumb mixture evenly and firmly over bottom of pan to make bottom crus. Refrigerate to set. Sprinkle gelatin over water in 1-cup glass measure or custard cup; let stand to soften, 5 mins. Place cup in small saucepan with 1 inch hot water.

Heat over medium heat until gelatin is dissolved, about 1 minute.

Remove cup from water; set aside to cool slightly. Beat cream in medium-size bowl until stiff. Set aside. Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar in large bowl until smooth, about 2 mins. Beat in pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon and cloves until combined, about 1 minute.

Stir in gelatin. Gently fold in whipped cream. Pour into prepared crust. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. To serve, remove side from springform pan, place cake with base on serving plate.

Submitted By EARL SHELSBY On 11-15-94