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Ginger-Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake (recipes)


Ginger-Crusted Pumpkin Cheesecake

Yield: Makes 16 servings



Ingredients:



12whole low-fat honey graham crackers, broken into small pieces

3tablespoons reduced-fat margarine, melted

1/2teaspoon ground ginger

1can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin

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

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

1cup sugar

1cup cholesterol-free egg substitute

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

1tablespoon vanilla

1teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4teaspoon salt

2cups 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