Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 3/4 cup Pumpkin puree

• Refrigerated

  • 3 Eggs

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup Chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup International delight pumpkin pie spice creamer
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

• Snacks

  • 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs

• Dairy

  • 5 tbsp Butter
  • 3 packages Cream cheese, full-fat
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream

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Description

Ingredients

• 3 packages full fat cream cheese, 8 oz each, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/3 cup International Delight Pumpkin Pie Spice Creamer
• 3 eggs
• 1 & 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp butter, melted
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips

Directions

• Crust Preheat the oven to 350º F. Pulse graham crackers or similar crackers/cookies in a blender or food processor until they are very fine. Combine the crumbs and melted butter in a small bowl and mix well until incorporated. Before adding the crumbs to the pan, wrap the bottom and sides of the pan in 3 layers of aluminum foil. This will help keep the water out during the water bath. Add the crumbs to the 8 inch pan, distribute them evenly, using a cup or the bottom of something flat to press the crumbs into the pan. If desired, you can have the crumbs go up the sides of the pan a bit. Place the pan in the oven, bake the crust for 8-10 minutes or until golden. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool to room temperature before adding the cheesecake mixture. Turn the oven down to 325º F. Cheesecake In a large mixing bowl, beat the 3 packages of cream cheese until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add in the sugar and vanilla, beat again. Add in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, International Delight creamer, beat again to combine. Add in the eggs, ONE at a time, beating after each one. Beat the mixture for 1 additional minute. Pour the cheesecake mixture on top of the crust. Make sure the crust and pan have cooled before doing so. Place the 8 inch pan inside a 9x13 inch cake pan. Carefully fill the 9x13 inch pan with water, filling it about 1 inch below the top of the tin foil on the 8 inch pan. I like to place the cake pan on top of a large baking sheet, this makes moving the water bath easier. Place the water bath with cheesecake inside in the oven and bake at 325º F for 60 minutes. The cheesecake is done with the center wobbles a little when you giggle the pan. The edges of the cheesecake should look firmer than the center. Once your cheesecake looks done, turn the oven off and open the oven door a little. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature inside the oven before removing, about 1 hour or more. Once cooled, remove the cheesecake from the oven. Take the aluminum foil off carefully and place the cheesecake (still in the pan) in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, carefully unmold the cheesecake from the pan. Allow the pan to do most of the work, some of the cheesecake may stick to the pan, but the cheesecake should naturally separate from the pan. To make the chocolate ganache Place the chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the heavy cream to a boil. Once boiling, pour the heavy cream over the chocolate chips. Allow the mixture to sit for 1-2 minutes, melting the chocolate chips, then stir well to mix. Allow the chocolate to cool for 10 minutes. Pour the chocolate ganache on top of the cheesecake, using a spatula to spread it around. If you want the chocolate to set before cutting the cheesecake, place the cheesecake in the fridge for 10-20 minutes. Cut and serve. Cover and refrigerate any leftover cheesecake.