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Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie with Gingersnap Crust
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Gingersnap Crust
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Crush cookies until you have fine crumbs.
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In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs, brown sugar and melted butter until well combined.
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Press cookie mixture into a 9 inch pie plate.
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Bake for 7 minutes or until set.
Cheesecake
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In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in powdered sugar and continue mixing until well mixed. Add in pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon. Continue to mix until everything is well incorporated.
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In a separate bowl beat heavy cream on medium for 1-2 minutes, then increase the speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form.
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Add the whipped cream to the pumpkin mixture and fold in gently until well mixed.
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Spread the mixture evenly in the cookie crust, cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
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Serve with whipped cream topping if desired.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Gingersnaps 🍪Lightly toast crushed gingersnap cookies in the oven for 3-4 minutes before mixing with butter to intensify their spiced flavor and prevent a soggy crust.
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before blending to ensure a smooth, lump-free filling without overmixing.
- Water Bath Prevents Cracks 💧Bake your pie in a water bath to maintain gentle, even heat and prevent the pumpkin-cream cheese layers from cracking or separating.
- Spice Blooming Secret 🌶️Warm your cinnamon and pumpkin spice in a dry skillet for 30 seconds before adding to the filling to bloom their oils and maximize their aromatic potency.
- Chill Before Slicing ❄️Refrigerate the finished pie for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) to allow layers to set completely, ensuring clean, beautiful slices with distinct textures.
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