Name: Irresistible Pumpkin Cheese Pie with Gingersnap Crust Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups of crushed gingersnap cookies; ½ cup of melted unsalted butter; 8 oz of softened cream cheese; 1 cup of pumpkin puree; ¾ cup of sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 3 eggs; 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon of nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon of salt

Description

Delight in this creamy pumpkin cheese pie topped with a crunchy gingersnap crust Perfectly spiced for fall gatherings and holiday feasts

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups of crushed gingersnap cookies

½ cup of melted unsalted butter

8 oz of softened cream cheese

1 cup of pumpkin puree

¾ cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

3 eggs

1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon of nutmeg

¼ teaspoon of salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a 9-inch pie pan.

Bake the crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Let it cool.

Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time. Mix in spices and salt until velvety.

Pour the filling into the cooled crust and bake for 40 minutes until set. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Notes

A delightful Pumpkin Cheese Pie with Gingersnap Crust that offers a perfect blend of flavors and textures, featuring healthier alternatives for a festive dessert.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories: 280
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g

Keywords: Pumpkin Cheese Pie, Gingersnap Crust, Dessert Recipe, Healthy Dessert