Looking for your next favorite cheesecake recipe? This Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brandy Caramel sauce is sure to be it!
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Brandy Caramel Sauce Recipe
INGREDIENTS
For the Crust:
- 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons of melted butter
- 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
For the Cheesecake:
- 2 pounds of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of sugar
- 5 eggs
- 15 ounce can of pureed pumpkin
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
For the Caramel:
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 4 ounces of butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of brandy
INSTRUCTIONS
For the Crust:
- Add the graham cracker crumbs, butter and ginger to a food processor and pulse until combined.
- Form the crumbs to the bottom of a spring form pan that is wrapped on the outside with foil. Press the crumbs down to form a crust.
For the Cheesecake:
- Whip the cream cheese in a standing mixer on high with the paddle attachment until it is light and fluffy and then mix in the sugar until completely combined.
- Add one egg at a time until combined and then mix in pumpkin and spices.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake batter on top of the graham cracker crust in the foil wrapped spring form pan and place the pan into a large baking dish and place it on the center rack of the oven.
- Fill a pot with water and pour into the pan until the water is 1/2 way up on the spring form pan and bake at 375° for 60 to 75 minutes or until the center is almost firm and the cake is lightly browned.
- Remove the cake and cool completely before serving.
For the Caramel:
- In a large pot over high heat, whisk together the brown sugar, cream, butter and salt until the brown sugar is melted and dissolved.
- Remove the pot from the burner and whisk in the brandy until combined and set aside.
To Serve:
- Drizzle the brandy caramel over the cheesecake and serve.