LIGHTER PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (WITH RICOTTA AND CREAM CHEESE)

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lighter texture and calories than regular cream cheese cheesecake. i also used fage full fat yogurt instead of sour cream but it won't recognize that ingredient. sour cream may be used or fage yogurt- don't use regular yogurt. all ingredients should be at room temp.

Provided by newmama

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h35m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 ounces cream cheese
10 ounces fresh ricotta (whole milk)
1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup maple syrup (real)
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 teaspoon clove
1 cup sour cream
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups pumpkin puree (either canned or strain first if fresh)
1 3/4 cups gingersnap crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • make crust by combining all ingredients and press into a well greased 10 in springform pan.
  • preheat oven to 325 and put a glass pan half full with water on the bottom rack, put the upper rack to the second highest level.
  • if your ricotta is fresh, which is best, and moist put in cheesecloth and squeeze out extra liquid.
  • beat cream cheese and ricotta until smooth and light.
  • beat in sugar until well combined.
  • mix flour with spices and add them until combined.
  • beat in sour cream until smooth.
  • add eggs, one at a time, incorporating each one, at low speed- don't overmix.
  • add pumpkin and vanilla, beat until smooth on low speed and pour into prepared crust.
  • bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, check after 1 hour- dont open the oven before 1 hour. outside should be set and golden, the middle should jiggle a little but not be liquid. turn off oven and keep the door closed, let cool at least 1 hour in the oven, cool completely and refrigerate 6 hours or overnight.
  • top with whipped cream or praline sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532.8, Fat 28.7, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 125.2, Sodium 413.1, Carbohydrate 60.2, Fiber 1, Sugar 36.4, Protein 9.9

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