Description
A delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin, chocolate, and caramel, perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs: About 20 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed into fine crumbs.
- ½ cup unsalted butter: Melted, to bind the cookie crumbs.
- 2 cups cream cheese: Softened to room temperature.
- 1 cup pumpkin puree: Canned or homemade.
- 1 cup granulated sugar: For sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon: Adds warmth.
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg: Complements pumpkin.
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger: Adds a zesty kick.
- 3 large eggs: Helps set the cheesecake.
- 1 cup heavy cream: Adds richness.
- ½ cup caramel sauce: For drizzling on top.
- 4 Snickers bars: Chopped into pieces, plus extra for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine chocolate cookie crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Pour half of the mixture over the crust, sprinkle half of the Snickers, then pour the remaining mixture on top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracking.
- Chill for at least 4 hours for optimal flavor.
- Check the springform pan for leaks before pouring in the batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Snickers, Cheesecake, Dessert, Fall, Holiday