Description
A delightful twist on classic cheesecake, combining creamy texture with the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes.
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 the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil and spray the inside with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix crushed gingersnap cookies and melted butter, press into the bottom of the pan, and bake for 8 minutes. Let it cool.
- Increase the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C). Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for about 50 minutes. Once cool, peel and puree the sweet potatoes.
- Reduce oven temperature back to 350°F (175°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and mix well, then add eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, heavy cream, and sweet potato puree until well combined.
- Pour filling into the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger pan filled halfway with boiling water. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes. Let cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve topped with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and toasted pecans for added indulgence. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 115 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, sweet potato, dessert, holiday, comforting