Pumpkin Cheesecake With Pecan Crust And Whiskey Caramel Topping Food

PUMPKIN GINGERSNAP CHEESECAKE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• For the pumpkin gingersnap cheesecake: In a food processor or blender, grind the gingersnaps until fine. Pour into a bowl and stir in the pecans, melted butter, brown sugar and salt. Press into the bottom and sides of a 10-inch springform pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• To make the filling, beat the cream cheese in a stand mixer until soft, scraping the sides once. Mix in the pumpkin, scraping the sides once or twice. Add the eggs 1 at a time, allowing them to mix in, then add the sour cream and mix. With the mixer on low, add the granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg. Thoroughly scrape the bowl and mix to ensure everything is smooth and mixed in.
• Pour the filling into the pan, smoothing the top. Set the pan on a baking sheet and bake until the filling is no longer soupy but still slightly jiggly, about 50 minutes. Turn off the oven, open the door just a hair and let the cheesecake sit in the oven for 15 more minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes, then cover it with plastic wrap and put it in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
• For the salted caramel sauce: Mix the brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-low to medium heat. Cook, while whisking gently, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate until needed. Serve warm or at room temperature.
• Slice the cheesecake and top with the salted caramel sauce, whipped cream and chopped pecans.

PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE

Steps:

• Adjust the oven rack to lower-middle position and heat the oven to 350°F.
• Coat the inside rim of a large 10-inch springform pan with butter. Cut a 3-1/2 inch strip of parchment paper to line the inside edge of the pan forming a collar that extends past the top of the pan. Spray the paper and the pan bottom with oil spray.
• Place the cookies in a food processor and pulse until they break into fine crumbs. Add the butter over the top and pulse to combine.
• Tip the mixture into the prepared pan and press against the bottom of the pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 minutes, then remove and cool on a wire rack.
• Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F.
• Bring a pot of water to a simmer. You will use this for a water bath.
• Add the cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 1 minute to break up the cream cheese. (You can use a stand mixer or a handheld mixer).
• Stop the motor and scrape down the sides. Add the sugar to the cream cheese and mix on low speed until blended together about 1 minute. Stop the mixer and scrape the bowl, then add the vanilla. Beat on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Be sure to stop the mixer at least twice during this time to scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl.
• Stop the mixer and add the pumpkin puree then stir in the cream and the spices. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute until well incorporated.
• Break the eggs into a dish and whisk to break them up, being careful to not create bubbles.
• With the mixer set on the lowest speed, pour 1/4 of the eggs into the cream cheese mixture. Mix until the eggs are well incorporated. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Continue adding, mixing and scraping the bowl with the remaining eggs. Mix the eggs just until they are well blended. Keep the mixer speed on low to prevent incorporating air into the batter.
• In order to make the springform pan leak-proof, set the pan into an oven-proof bag. You can use either a large turkey bag or a crockpot liner. Roll the excess of the bag up so it comes to the edge of the springform pan and tie it with a twisty to secure it.
• Pour the cheesecake batter into the crust, smoothing out the top. Set the springform pan into a larger pan such as a roasting pan and transfer to the middle rack of the oven.
• Carefully, pour the hot water into the larger pan so the water reaches halfway up the side of the springform pan.
• Bake the cheesecake for 60 to 75 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is slightly wobbly. If you have an instant-read thermometer it should read 145-150°F.
• Remove the pan from the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the pan of hot water. When the water has cooled transfer the springform pan to a wire rack to finish cooling, then drape with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Overnight is best.
• Transfer the cheesecake to the work surface, unsnap the hinge on the side of the pan and lift off the rim of the pan. Gently peel away the parchment paper around the side of the cake.
• To transfer the cake to a cake plate or pedestal, use a large cake lifter or a long, thin knife to slide between the metal pan bottom and the cake, working it loose as you turn the cake. A turntable is very useful here. Use the cake lifter or a wide spatula to lift the cake onto the serving plate.
• When ready to serve, spread 1 cup of salted caramel sauce over the top of the cake and sprinkle with the toasted chopped pecans and whole pecans.
• Slice the cake with a thin knife dipped into hot water.

CARAMEL PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Chop 1/4 cup nuts finely; place in medium bowl. Add gingersnap crumbs and butter; mix well. Press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add pumpkin, spice and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours.
• Microwave caramels and milk in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1-1/2 min. or until caramels are completely melted, stirring every 30 sec.; spoon over individual servings of cheesecake. Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Serve with whipped cream.

PECAN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. Wrap a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square) around a greased 9-in. springform pan. Mix cracker crumbs and granulated sugar; stir in butter. Press onto bottom of prepared pan., Beat cream cheese, sugars and maple syrup until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until blended. Whisk in pumpkin, cornstarch, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice; pour over crust. Place springform pan in a larger baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is just set and top appears dull, 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pan with a knife; remove foil. Cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled., For topping, combine whipping cream and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 15-20 minutes. Stir in toasted pecans. Refrigerate until cold., Remove rim from pan. Stir topping; spoon over chilled cheesecake. If desired, top with whipped cream.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN A PECAN CRUST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Crust: Combine all crust ingredients in medium bowl and stir until moist clumps form.
• Press into bottom and 1" up sides of 9" springform pan (2 1/2" deep). Refrigerate.
• Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Add pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spice, and beat until well blended.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
• Pour filling into crust (filling will extend above crust).
• Bake until top is golden and center is softly set, about 1 1/4 hours.
• Cool on rack.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Remove pan sides.
• Garnish cake with chopped pecans.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMELIZED PECAN TOPPING

Steps:

• Stir together the first 3 ingredients. Press crumb mixture into bottom and up sides of an 8-inch springform pan.
• Bake crust at 325° for 8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
• Beat cream cheese and next 4 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
• Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
• Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
• Pour mixture into prepared crust.
• Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until almost set.
• Remove cheesecake from oven; gently run a knife around edge of pan, and release sides.
• Cool completely on a wire rack.
• Cover and chill 8 hours.
• Stir together 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and pecans; spoon over top of cheesecake.
• Broil 3 inches from heat for 3 minutes or until mixture begins to bubble.
• Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
• Store in refrigerator.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SWIRL

Steps:

• For Crust:
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Finely grind ground cookies, pecans and sugar in processor. Add melted butter and blend until combined. Press crust mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
• For Filling:
• Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until light. Transfer 3/4 cup mixture to small bowl; cover tightly and refrigerate to use for topping. Add pumpkin, 4 tablespoons whipping cream, ground cinnamon and ground allspice to mixture in large bowl and beat until well combined. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined. Pour filling into crust (filling will almost fill pan). Bake until cheesecake puffs, top browns and center moves only slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer cheesecake to rack and cool 10 minutes. Run small sharp knife around cake pan sides to loosen cheesecake. Cool. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• Bring remaining 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture to room temperature. Add remaining 5 tablespoons whipping cream to cream cheese mixture and stir to combine. Press down firmly on edges of cheesecake to even thickness. Pour cream cheese mixture over cheesecake, spreading evenly. Spoon caramel sauce in lines over cream cheese mixture. Using tip of knife, swirl caramel sauce into cream cheese mixture. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Release pan sides from cheesecake. Spoon sour cream into pastry bag fitted with small star tip (do not stir before using). Pipe decorative border around cheesecake and serve.

PUMPKIN-PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For topping: Place sugar in small bowl; add butter and cut in until mixture resembles coarse meal.
• Stir in pecans and set aside.
• For cheesecake: Blend crumbs, ¼ cup sugarand butter in bowl.
• Press into bottom and up sides of 9 inch diameter springform pan.
• Chill.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (165C).
• Beat cream cheese until smooth.
• Mix in white and brown sugars.
• Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until fluffy.
• Blend in pumpkin, cream and spices.
• Pour into crust.
• Bake until centre no longer moves when pan is shaken, about 1 ½ hours.
• Sprinkle topping over cheesecake.
• Bake 15 minutes longer.
• Cool.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• (can be prepared 2 days before serving).

PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine pecans and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cut in butter or margarine with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
• Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar; beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin butter. Pour mixture into crust.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
• Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie. Bake for 5 additional minutes, or until butter or margarine and sugar melt. Cool on a wire rack. Cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL SWIRL

Steps:

• For Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F Finely grind ground cookies, pecans and sugar in processor.
• Add melted butter and blend until combined.
• Press crust mixture onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides.
• For Filling: Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until light.
• Transfer 3/4 cup mixture to small bowl; cover tightly and refrigerate to use for topping.
• Add pumpkin, 4 tablespoons whipping cream, ground cinnamon and ground allspice to mixture in large bowl and beat until well combined.
• Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined.
• Pour filling into crust (filling will almost fill pan).
• Bake until cheesecake puffs, top browns and center moves only slightly when pan is shaken, about 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Transfer cheesecake to rack and cool 10 minutes.
• Run small sharp knife around cake pan sides to loosen cheesecake.
• Cool.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• Bring remaining 3/4 cup cream cheese mixture to room temperature.
• Add remaining 5 tablespoons whipping cream to cream cheese mixture and stir to combine.
• Press down firmly on edges of cheesecake to even thickness.
• Pour cream cheese mixture over cheesecake, spreading evenly.
• Spoon caramel sauce in lines over cream cheese mixture.
• Using tip of knife, swirl caramel sauce into cream cheese mixture.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.).
• Release pan sides from cheesecake.
• Spoon sour cream into pastry bag fitted with small star tip (do not stir before using).
• Pipe decorative border around cheesecake and serve.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH CARAMEL RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 300 degrees. Spray 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Wrap foil around pan to catch drips.
• In a small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press mixture in bottom and 1 inch up side of pan.
• Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool 5 minute.
• To minimize cracking of the cheesecake, place shallow pan half full of hot water on lower oven rack.
• For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.
• Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended.
• Spoon 3 cups of the mixture onto crust; spread evenly.
• To remaining cream cheese mixture, add pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and cardamom. Mix with wire whisk until smooth.
• Spoon over mixture in pan.
• Bake 1 hour 15 min.to 1 hour 25 min.or until edge of cheesecake is pulled away from edge of pan, but center of cheesecake still jiggles lightly when moved.
• Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches.
• Let cheesecake remain in oven for 30 minutes.
• Cool in pan on cooling rack for 30 minutes.
• Cover loosely, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, no longer than 24 hours.
• For the sauce, melt the butter over low heat. Add the sugars and heat slowly to combine well. Very important not to let this sauce boil.
• Remove from heat, and stir in the evaporated milk.
• Let cool, and stir in the rum.
• Just before serving, run small metal spatula around edge of pan: carefully remove side of pan.
• Top individual slices with warm sauce and whipped cream if desired.
• Store cheesecake in the refrigerator.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CRUST AND WHISKEY-CARAMEL TOPPING

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter the bottom and sides of a 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan.
• To make the crust, in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, pulse the 1 1/2 cups (150 g) pecans, light brown sugar, 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces/45 g) melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until the nuts are in fine pieces and the mixture begins to hold together. Transfer the mixture to the prepared springform pan and press it evenly into the bottom and a little way up the sides. Bake until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
• Wrap a large sheet of aluminum foil around the outside of the springform pan, making sure it's absolutely watertight. Set the pan in a large roasting pan.
• To make the filling, in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a bowl by hand), beat together the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and lemon zest on medium-low speed just until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, stopping the mixer and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until completely incorporated. Mix in the yogurt, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, large pinch of salt, and vanilla until combined.
• Scrape the filling into the crust in the pan. Pour hot water into the roasting pan to reach halfway up the outside of the springform pan. Bake until the edges are just set and the center still quivers, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
• Remove the roasting pan from the oven and let the cheesecake stand in the water bath for 30 minutes. Dip the blade of a sharp knife in hot water and run it around the sides of the cheesecake to loosen it from the sides of the pan, then remove the cheesecake from the water bath. Let cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until chilled.
• To make the topping, in a medium saucepan, bring the 6 tablespoons (3 ounces/85 g) salted butter, the cream, dark brown sugar, corn syrup or agave nectar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a gentle but full boil stirring gently until the sugar dissolves. Cook for 2 minutes without stirring. Remove from the heat and stir in the whiskey and 1 1/2 cups (150 g) pecan pieces. Let cool to room temperature and stir in the lemon juice.
• Serve the cheesecake chilled or at room temperature. Cut into wedges and spoon topping over each serving.
• Storage
• The cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The topping should be made the day of serving; if chilled, it will lose its shine and will need to be rewarmed.