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Swirled Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Dana Campbell PHOTO BY: Betty HomeMaker

"I invented this recipe and entered it into a contest held at my college. The texture is light as a cloud, though it is quite rich. It is prepared with the convenience of a microwave!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 11 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 24 large marshmallows
  • 1/2 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • 3 caramels
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Prepare the crust by combining the cookie crumbs and margarine. Press into a 9 inch pie plate and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling in a microwave safe bowl by combining the marshmallows, milk and pumpkin. Cook on medium heat and stir until all marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
  4. Beat in cream cheese, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt and vanilla; fold in 1/2 container whipped topping.
  5. Melt caramel in microwave and drizzle 2 tablespoons over crust. Pour filling into crust and top with remaining whipped topping, pecans and any remaining cookie crumbs. Drizzle remaining caramel over top. Refrigerate for 8 hours or until chilled.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2003 by BLONDISCAL
I made this for Thanksgiving and it got mixed reviews. First off, I suggest maybe using the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by SCSSR
This is one of the most delicious cheesecakes I've ever eaten! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2003 by RAERAES
I loved this recipe and so did my family. I made it two years ago and have had requests to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2002 by KACYKC
I made this recipe for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. My brother-in-law made another type... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2006 by Betty HomeMaker
This was very easy to make and very tasty! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Cathikerr
I made this when my in-laws came over for Christmas and everyone LOVED it! I plan on making it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2007 by Sweethart31
This is a very quick & easy dessert to asseble. However, it did take quite a long time to set... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by musikrulzall
So easy to make! Everyone fell in love with it. I know that this will be the dish that people... MORE

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