Recipe Praline Pumpkin Cheesecake Instructions Step 1: Prepare the Crust • Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). • E Each Thanksgiving I travel to Ohio to spend several days at my mother’s
Run the gingersnap cookies through a food processor to create crumbs • In a bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly moistened. • Press mixture rmly into the bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. • Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the lling. Step 2: Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy (about 2–3 minutes). • Add sugar and vanilla, beating until combined. • Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. • Add pumpkin, spices, and our. Mix until just combined. • Fold in sour cream until smooth. • Pour lling over cooled crust and smooth the top. Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake • Place spring form pan on a baking sheet. • Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55–65 minutes, or until edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle. • Turn o oven, crack the door open, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking. • Remove from oven, cover loosely, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Step 4: Praline Pecan Topping • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter. • Stir until butter is melted and mixture comes to a gentle boil. Cook for 2 minutes. • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. • Stir in chopped pecans. Let cool for about 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Step 5: Assemble and Serve • Remove cheesecake from spring form pan and place on a serving platter. • Spoon praline pecan topping evenly over the cheesecake. • Refrigerate 15–20 minutes to allow topping to set slightly. • Slice and serve chilled.
home, where the holiday season begins in earnest. After gathering the necessary ingredients from the local market, I devote a day in her kitchen to preparing my Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake. Over the years it has become as essential to our celebration as the turkey itself. There is a quiet pleasure in the process— the gingersnap crust pressed neatly into the pan, the smooth pumpkin filling infused with warm spices, and the praline pecans simmering until glossy and fragrant. As family and friends gather, laughter and conversation drift through the rooms, and glasses of wine are always close at hand. This cheesecake has come to embody the essence of Thanksgiving: a graceful blend of tradition, comfort, and the flavors we anticipate year after year.
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