With the exception of the
graham cracker crust, this is a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake served
with a topping mixture of whipped cream, crushed pineapple and
miniature marshmallows.
Pineapple
Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow Topping
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker
crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon - divided use
1 (.25-ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup whipping cream
1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
- Preheat oven to 350°F
(175°C).
- Combine cracker crumbs,
butter, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the cinnamon in a medium bowl;
mix well. Press over the bottom and 1 1/2-inches up the side
of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire
rack.
- Soften gelatin in pineapple
juice in a large saucepan. Add pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, remaining
1 teaspoon cinnamon and ginger; mix well. Simmer, covered, for
30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Beat cream cheese in a
mixer bowl until fluffy. Add to warm pumpkin mixture, stirring
until just blended. Pour over crust. Refrigerate, covered, for
8 hours.
- Whip cream until stiff
and fold in pineapple and marshmallows. Spoon over cheesecake
and chill until served.
Makes 12 servings.
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