PUMPKIN MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake image

Fresh from the vine comes my merry after-dinner delight! The scrumptious pumpkin filling makes this cheesecake different from most, and the glaze adds a nice touch. It's a big hit among my family and friends.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h15m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 16 squares)
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vanilla or white chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Additional ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the pumpkin, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust. Return to baking sheet., Bake at 325° 45-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. For glaze, melt chips and shortening in a small heavy saucepan or microwave; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cheesecake. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.