pumpkin orange cheesecake

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

This cheesecake would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving dinner as an alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie. Guaranteed to be rich and spicy! Recipe & Photo: Kroger.com

(1 rating)
yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For pumpkin orange cheesecake

  • 3/4 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 14 oz
    light cream cheese (neufchatel) or 2 8-oz. pkg.
  • 1/2 c
    nonfat ricotta cheese
  • 3/4 c
    packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c
    100% pure pumpkin
  • 3 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange peel
  • 3/4 c
    frozen egg substitute
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 c
    light sour cream
  • 1 Tbsp
    granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp
    orange juice

How To Make pumpkin orange cheesecake

  • 1
    Combine graham cracker crumbs and butter in a small bowl. Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • 2
    Beat cream cheese, ricotta cheese and sugar until creamy. Add pumpkin, orange juice, evaporated milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and orange peel; beat until well blended. Add egg substitute and beat just until blended. Pour into crust.
  • 3
    Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 60 to 65 minutes or until edges are set but center still moves slightly. Cool in pan to room temperature on wire rack; spread with topping. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove side of springform pan.
  • 4
    TOPPING: Combine ingredients in a small bowl and spread over cheesecake. Garnish with grated orange peel.
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