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Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart

17/11/2023

The pumpkin cheesecake tart is a delicious cross between the traditional tart and the creamy taste of cheesecake. Here is the recipe step by step.

Ingredients

  • For the base:
    • 250 g of dry biscuits (like Digestive)
    • 100 g of melted butter
  • For the filling:
    • 400 g of cooked and blended pumpkin
    • 500 g of cream cheese (like Philadelphia or another spreadable cheese)
    • 150 g of brown sugar
    • 3 eggs
    • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch (corn flour)
    • 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
    • A pinch of nutmeg
    • A pinch of ground ginger
  • To decorate:
    • Whipped cream (optional)
    • Grated orange zest (optional)

Preparation

  1. Start with the base: blend the biscuits until you get a coarse flour. Mix the blended biscuits with the melted butter until you have a homogenous mixture.
  2. Line the bottom of a springform pan (preferably 22-24 cm in diameter) with parchment paper and press the biscuit mixture down firmly, forming a crust about 2 cm high along the sides. Refrigerate to set for about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare the filling: in a large bowl, mix the cream cheese with the brown sugar until you get a smooth mixture.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, continuing to stir.
  5. Mix in the cooked and blended pumpkin well.
  6. Add the cornstarch and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger) and stir until the filling is homogenous.
  7. Pour the filling into the firmed biscuit base.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 160 °C for about 50-60 minutes or until the surface seems set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open to avoid cracking.
  10. Once cool, place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.
  11. Before serving, you can decorate with whipped cream and grated orange zest for a touch of freshness.

Curiosity

Pumpkin is a very versatile ingredient in the kitchen and is well suited to sweets thanks to its natural sweetness and creaminess. The pumpkin cheesecake tart is a dish typical of the autumn period, especially during the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays in the United States, but it conquers palates in every season for its richness and spiced flavor.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart