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Pumpkin French-Style Cheesecake

This recipe is the jackpot of all recipes. You can make two different desserts out of it and your family and friends will never know it’s all from one recipe!

Ingredients

  • 1 package softened cream cheese 8 ounces
  • 1 can pumpkin pie purée 
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 box gingersnaps

Whipped Cream

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • crumbled gingersnaps for serving
  • crushed pecans for serving

Instructions

  • To make pumpkin cheesecake dip: In large bowl, using hand mixer, mix cream cheese, pumpkin, brown sugar, powdered sugar, pumpkin pie spice and whipping cream. Serve on platter or in bowl with gingersnaps.
  • To make whipped cream: Using hand mixer, whip whipping cream and sugar until thick.
  • To make pumpkin parfaits: In small glasses, layer crumbled gingersnaps, pumpkin cheesecake mixture and whipped cream. Top with crushed pecans.
Keyword: christmas, halloween, holiday, thanksgiving