Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake

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prep time

20 min

total time

6 hr 5 min

makes

16 servings, 1 piece (89 g) each

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What You Need

18 Peek Freans Ginger Crisps (1 sleeve), finely crushed (about 2 cups)

1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

1/4 cup butter, melted

3 pkg. (250 g each) Philadelphia Brick Cream Cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar, divided

1 tsp. vanilla

3 eggs

1 cup canned pumpkin

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

Dash ground cloves

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

MIX cookie crumbs, nuts and butter; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

BEAT cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating after each just until blended. Remove 1 cup plain batter. Stir remaining sugar, pumpkin and spices into remaining batter.

SPOON half the pumpkin batter into crust; top with spoonfuls of half the plain batter. Repeat layers; swirl gently with knife.

BAKE 45 min. or until centre is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours.

kraft kitchens tips

Size-Wise

Sweets can add enjoyment to a balanced diet, but remember to keep tabs on portions.

How to Test Cheesecake Doneness

Check cheesecake doneness by gently shaking the pan. If the cheesecake is done, it will be set except for a small area in the centre that will be soft and jiggly. Do not insert a knife into the centre as this may cause the cheesecake to crack during cooling.

How to Bake Cheesecake in 13x9-inch Pan

Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Prepare cheesecake batters, spoon into prepared pan and swirl as directed. Bake in 350°F oven 45 min. or until centre is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.

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Made this for work and had rave reviews from all my co-workers. They all said it was very smooth and creamy. Loved that it wasn't too pumkiney tasting.
posted by Diana6025 | on 10/25/2012

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Fantastic recipe. So easy, so pretty and very delicious! Made this for Thanksgiving and it's gone. I got 8 thumbs up for this one. :)
posted by lorinda5 | on 10/9/2012

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this was great and easy to make, this was my first time making cheesecake and the top of it cracked 1 inch in from the edge. can anyone tell me what i did wrong?
posted by mark3712 | on 10/7/2012

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Absolutely yummy! An annual Thanksgiving delight.
posted by a cook | on 10/6/2012

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This is a family favorite! I make it for my brother every year! So simple too
posted by sun_sweetie15 | on 10/3/2012

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All I can say it was absolutely amazing.
posted by sbaslamisli | on 10/3/2012

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Amazing recipe! For the last three years, everyone at my Thanksgiving table looks forward to this one!
posted by jennyp58 | on 10/12/2011

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The absolute best cheesecake ever! Very easy to make and it almost never cracks! Love it!
posted by katherineochs | on 10/8/2011

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My favourite cheesecake EVER! I ate almost the whole thing by myself!!!
posted by mapleleafgirl31 | on 10/7/2011

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Really easy and super yummy. Got great reviews. My swirls turned out fine. I also used gramham cracker crumbs instead of the peek freans.
posted by Weberk | on 9/25/2011