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pumpkin cheesecake with cottage cheese

Cottage Cheese Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch springform pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 food processor or blender
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Rubber spatula
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 ounces cottage cheese
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a medium mixing bowl and mix until evenly coated.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to form the crust.
  • In a food processor or blender, blend the cottage cheese until smooth.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the blended cottage cheese, granulated sugar, and pumpkin puree to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt until evenly distributed.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the center is set.
  • Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it rest at room temperature for another hour.
  • Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

For the best results, ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to prevent lumps. Allow the cheesecake to cool gradually in the oven to minimize cracking on the surface. Feel free to garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for added flavor and presentation.
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