Description
A delightful twist on the traditional cheesecake, combining creamy texture with the sweet flavor of sweet potatoes, perfect for fall and holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces gingersnap cookies, crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- Salted caramel sauce (optional)
- Homemade whipped cream (optional)
- Toasted pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil and spray it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Mix crushed gingersnap cookies with melted butter and press into the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let cool.
- Pierce sweet potatoes and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 50 minutes, until tender; let cool, peel, and puree.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and pureed sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cooled crust, place in a larger roasting pan, and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
- Bake at 350°F for 55-60 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center will jiggle slightly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let rest for 1 hour.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving. Top with optional caramel sauce, whipped cream, and pecans.
Notes
For a smoother puree, blend well before adding to the batter. Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, sweet potato, dessert, fall dessert, holiday dessert