Ginger-Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Ginger-Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake
Yield: Makes 16 servings
Ingredients:
12
whole low-fat honey graham crackers, broken into small pieces

3
tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted

1/2
teaspoon ground ginger

1
can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

1
package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese, softened

2
packages (8 ounces each) fat-free cream cheese, softened

1
cup sugar

1
cup cholesterol-free egg substitute

1/2
cup evaporated fat-free (skim) milk

1
tablespoon vanilla

1
teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2
teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4
teaspoon salt

2
cups frozen reduced-fat whipped topping, thawed

Additional ground nutmeg (optional)



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

2.
Place graham crackers, margarine and ginger in food processor or blender; process using on/off pulsing action until coarse crumbs are formed. Gently press crumb mixture onto bottom and 3/4 inch up side of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned; cool slightly on wire rack.

3.
Beat remaining ingredients except whipped topping and additional nutmeg in large bowl at medium-high speed of electric mixer until smooth; pour into crust.

4.
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until top begins to crack and center is almost set. Cool on wire rack 1 hour; refrigerate until ready to serve.

5.
Just before serving, top each slice with spoon 1 tablespoon whipped topping; sprinkle lightly with additional nutmeg.


Cook's Tip: This cheesecake freezes well. In fact, the flavors improve with freezing!

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 slice cheesecake
Fiber 1 g
Carbohydrate 23 g
Cholesterol 9 mg
Saturated Fat 4 g
Total Fat 6 g
Calories from Fat 28 %
Calories 187
Protein 8 g
Sodium 338 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Fat 1/2
Meat 1
Starch 1-1/2


This recipe appears in: Cheesecakes