Pumpkin frangelico cheesecake

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
24Gingersnaps
½cupButter; melted
3tablespoonsSugar
16ouncesCream cheese; softened
16ouncesPumpkin puree
5Eggs
¾cupSugar, brown
½cupFrangelico liqueur
¾teaspoonCinnamon, ground
½teaspoonGinger, ground
¼teaspoonNutmeg, ground
teaspoonCloves, ground
1teaspoonVanilla extract
2cupsSour cream
¼cupSugar, granulated
¼cupFrangelico liqueur
10Hazelnuts, whole
From David Wood Dessert Book
Calgary Sun, Monday, October 30, 1990
per Fred Towner Submitted By
3 JUL 1995 080920 ~0500

Directions

CRUST

FILLING

TOPPING

Combine ginger snaps and sugar in food processor and process until fine. With machine running, add melted butter and process until crumbly. Pat into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Freeze for 20 minutes. In food processor or by hand, beat cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, ½ cup Frangelico, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and vanilla until completely smooth. Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350F for 45 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, sugar and Frangelico for topping. Carefully pour over top of hot cake, smoothing with a spatula. Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until edges begin to bubble. Remove from oven, cool completely and refrigerate overnight. To serve, run a small knife around the edge of the cake and then release the spring form. Transfer to serving platter. Decorate with whipped cream and whole hazelnuts. Leave cake at room temperature for 45 minutes before serving to improve flavour.

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