Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce (Video)

Ever wonder how versatile pumpkin puree is? You can make many delicious dishes with it. This time I used it to make a cheesecake.

My daughter was so intrigued to know what kind of cheesecake when I moved to my kitchen to get preparation. The two words from my reply, “pumpkin cheesecake” instantly caught her attention. “Pumpkin?” “Exactly. Pumpkin cheesecake.” I felt her curiosity in her tone of voice was doubled to find out what its taste would be like.

Well, pumpkin has a natural sweetness in itself. I assured her that making a dessert with this healthy produce will be so right for our taste buds. Once I made this cheesecake and finished taking photos, I shared a large bite with her. Immediately, she returned a feedback that it’s so creamy.

I drizzled some caramel sauce on top making this dessert even more attractive. This pumpkin cheesecake is perfect for entertaining your family guests as well.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce Recipe

(Printable recipe)
By Christine’s Recipes
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 1 hr 20 mins
Yield: One 6-inch removable based round cake tin

Ingredients:

• 105 gm Oreo biscuits, fillings removed
• 50 gm butter, melted
• 2 tsp plain flour / all purpose flour
• ¼ tsp cinnamon powder
• ¼ tsp ginger powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 150 gm pumpkin puree, homemade or canned
• 35 ml milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 250 gm cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 65 gm brown sugar
• 2 eggs

Method:

1. Wrap the cake tin base with a double-layer of foil.
2. Process the Oreo biscuit in an electric food processor. Add the melted butter. Mix well. Transfer into the cake tin. Lightly press with a spoon or a flat-based cup. Refrigerate for 25 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 160C / 320F.
4. Sift the flour, cinnamon powder, ginger powder and salt. Combine well. Mix in the pumpkin puree, milk and vanilla extract. Combine well.
5. Dice the cream cheese. Add in the brown sugar. Use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add one egg at a time. Beat thoroughly between the addition.
6. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the cream cheese mixture. Combine well. Pour the batter into the chilled cake tin. Place the tin onto a large baking tray. Fill hot water up to ½-inch depth.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack. Chill in refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight. When served, drizzle caramel sauce as much as you like, with whipped cream. Enjoy!

Notes：

• I used homemade pumpkin puree. Canned one can be used for convenience instead.
• Brown sugar can increase a sugar-cane smell. White sugar can be used instead, yet producing lighter colour.