NO-BAKE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories dessert

Time 6h20m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese
One 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
1 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
One 9-ounce tub coconut whipped topping (regular can be substituted)
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

Steps:

For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine the gingersnap cookies, butter and salt. Use a measuring cup to gently press the cookie crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Freeze for 30 minutes.
For the filling: Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese, pumpkin, powdered sugar, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, salt and cloves in a large bowl until creamy and smooth, about 5 minutes. Carefully fold in the coconut whipped topping with a rubber spatula. Pour into the crust and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
In a small skillet over medium-high heat, quickly toast the coconut flakes, stirring constantly so they don't burn. Allow to cool completely and then scatter over the cheesecake.