On 11/13/2010 5:18 PM, Catmandy (Sheryl) wrote:
> Pumpkin and Ricotta Cheesecake
>
> 18 ginger snap cookies, broken in half
> 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
> 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons gran. sugar
> 1 (15 oz) container fat free ricotta cheese
> 1 (8 oz) package neufchatel cheese (red. fat cream cheese)
> 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
> 2 tablespoons corn starch
> 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
> 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
> 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg, plus more for garnish
> 1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree
> 1 cup fat free egg substitute
> 1 cup thawed fat free cool whip type whipped topping (I'm going to use
> spray Reddi Whip)
>
> preheat oven to 350 deg. Put gingersnaps in food processor and pulse
> to make fine crumbs. Add melted butter and 2 tablespoons gran. sugar.
> Pulse until blended.
> Spoon crumbs into 9" springform pan, press evenly into bottom and up
> sides of pan. Bake until dried, about 8 min. Let cool
>
> Put ricotta in food processor (no need to rinse it out) and pulse
> until smooth. Add cream cheese, brown sugar, cornstarch, spices and
> 1/2 cup of sugar. Process until smooth and blended, stopping to scrape
> down sides of bowl a few times. Add pumpkin puree and egg substitute.
> Pulse until mixed. Pour filling over crust and level top. Bake until
> filling is set and no longer jiggles in the center, a bout 1 hour 10
> min.
>
> Cool cheesecake in pan on wire rack. Cover pan with plastic wrap and
> refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours or over night. To serve,
> release sides of pan. Spread top of cheesecake with whipped cream or
> topping. Sprinkle with a light dust of nutmeg. Cut into 12 slices.
>
> The top of the cheesecake will crack as it bakes and cools. Can be
> made up to 2 hours ahead and kept refridgerated.
>
>
> I suppose some of the sugar could be replaced with Splenda but I'll
> make it as written, except for the whipped topping. I despise Cool
> Whip. I prefer the spray can stuff!

This will be made by me. Soon.

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