dreamingrose
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Re: Barbara's Cheesecake |
Date posted: 11/12/02 at 13:56:24 |
Tho, this is in the pumkin thread, I thought I better add it here too~ Sour Cream-Pumpkin Cheesecake ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Taller than most cheesecakes and wonderfully creamy, this dessert transforms any event into a special occasion. recipe~Better Homes and Gardens prep:30 min. Bake:55 min. Cool:1-3/4 hr. Chill:4 hrs. Oven:375*F Graham Cracker Crust 3 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened 1 C. sugar 1 T. cornstarch 1-1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. ground mace 1/2 tsp. groungd ginger 1 15-oz. can pumpkin 1/4 tsp. salt 2 T. whipping cream 4 eggs, slightly beaten 1 16-oz. carton dairy sour cream 2 T. sugar 2 tsp. vanilla Pomegranate seeds (optional) Preheat oven to 375*F. Prepare Graham Cracker Crust. Graham Cracker Crust: In a small mixing bowl stir together: 3/4 C. crushed graham crackers, 1/4 C. finely chopped pecans, and 1/4 C. sugar. Stir in 3 T. butter, melted Press mixture into the bottom of a 9x3-in. springform pan. For filling: In a large bowl beat the cream cheese, the 1 cup sugar, the cornstarch, cinnamon, the 1 tsp. vanilla, mace, ginger, and 1/4 tsp. salt with an electric mixer on low speed until just combine. Beat in pumkin and whipping cream. Stir in eggs. Pour into prepared crust. Place in a shallow baking pan in the oven. Bake about 50 minutes or until the center appears nearly set when shaken. In a small bowl stir together the sour cream, the 2 T. sugar, and the 2 tsp. vanilla; spread over cheesecake. Return to oven and bake for 5 minutes more. Cool for 15 minutes in a pan on a wire rack. Loosen sides of pan; cool for 30 minutes more. Remove sides of pan; cool completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. If desired, garnish with pomegranate seeds. Cover and refrigerate to store. Makes 12 to 16 servings. Enjoy!
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