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Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake

November 15, 2012 by bblondie 26 Comments

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Good morning friends.  Can you believe Thanksgiving is in one week?!  How in the world did this happen so fast, and more importantly, are you guys ready?  Things have been super busy for me lately, but I am so excited to share my new pumpkin cheesecake with you today!  Pumpkin cheesecake is a staple on my dessert table every year, but I felt as though it needed a little zhush. So today I give you pumpkin goat cheese cheesecake with a pretzel crust.  The combination of pumpkin and goat cheese is one of my favorites to begin with, but the pretzel crust totally seals the deal!

You all know about my love of goat cheese, so this idea has been brewing in my head for a while.  I also love the sweet and salty combo, so I had a feeling a pretzel crust would be just what this cheesecake needed.  I started off by grinding pretzel crisps up in the food processor, adding a good dose of melted butter, a little brown sugar, and a dash of cinnamon.  Sent it off into the oven and a few minutes later had a beautiful beginning to this story.  Next up I made the cheesecake batter as you can see below.  The right amount of spices and the addition of goat cheese will have you ready to grab a spoon and call it a day!  As you can tell by now, I have a little thing for batter 😉

Next up is my big secret for cheesecake success!  Before you pour the batter into the pan, wrap the springform pan in a layer of plastic wrap.  I do this twice just for a little extra insurance.  Then I wrap it in aluminum foil – I do that twice also.  The plastic wrap thing will prevent any water from getting in the pan, and that reduces my stress level!  Finally I filled the pan, placed it in a water bath, and patiently waited.

The next day, it was time to test this cheesecake out, and I also happened to have some lovely company in town.  My mom and her friend Peggy were up for their annual girls trip and this cheesecake was on the menu.  The funny thing is neither my mom nor Peggy think they like goat cheese.  I know, what???  My mom will try anything, but Peggy is a little picky, so I decided not to tell them…  Turns out they both loved it!  They couldn’t get over how it was so creamy yet so light.  As for me, I loved it as well.  The goat cheese adds this pop giving it a wonderful brightness, and also adds a lightness to it.  The pretzel crust balances the whole thing beautifully adding a crunch factor that is so satisfying.  Topped off with a big dollop of whipped cream and some freshly grated cinnamon, there aren’t even words!

So the cheesecake was a big hit and our girls weekend was a lot of fun!  Three days filled with good food, a lot of laughs, and a lot of shopping!  I am also extremely grateful I got to unplug for a few days and just enjoy my time with them before all the holiday craziness really sets in.  As for this cheesecake, you should definitely find a spot for it on your table this year, I know I will!

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Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake

Serving Size: 10-12 pieces depending on how you cut it.

Ingredients

    Pretzel Crust
  • 4 ounces pretzel crisps
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 ounces unsalted butter, melted
  • Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake
  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 8 ounces goat cheese - I use Vermont Creamery
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 15 ounces pumpkin

Instructions

    Pretzel Crust
  1. Grind pretzels in food processor.
  2. Mix with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Mix in melted butter and press crust into a 9" springform pan.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
  5. Pumpkin Goat Cheese Cheesecake
  6. Prepare the pan: Wrap the springform pan in 2 layers of plastic wrap. Next wrap it in aluminum foil.
  7. Mix cream cheese and goat cheese on medium speed in mixer.
  8. Add granulated and light brown sugars and continue to mix till light and creamy. Remember to scrape down the bowl so everyone gets involved!
  9. Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, and continue to mix.
  10. Add eggs one at a time on low to medium speed just till combined.
  11. Add vanilla.
  12. Mix in sour cream and pumpkin on low speed just till incorporated.
  13. Pour batter into prepared springform pan and place in roasting pan. Fill roasting pan about half way with hot water.
  14. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 45-55 minutes.
  15. When cheesecake is done remove from water bath and set on cooling rack till it comes down to room temp. Refrigerate overnight.

Notes

Rotate the cheesecake after about an hour.

Cheesecake is done when it has just a slight jiggle in the center.

Wrapping the springform pan in plastic wrap and then aluminum foil is my trick for NOT getting water in the cheesecake.

When you are serving the cheesecake, use a hot clean knife for every cut to get a clean edge.

Garnish cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and some freshly grated cinnamon.

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Comments

  1. Vicki Bensinger says

    November 25, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    I love this combination. I’m still trying to figure out what kind of pumpkin something to make – it may be this. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Dina says

    November 14, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    it sounds yummy!

    Reply
  3. Roxana | Roxana's Home Baking says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Cheesecake is one of my favorite desserts and I have tried it with cream cheese, ricotta and ever cottage cheese but don’t remember ever having goat cheese. And I love goat cheese.
    This is definitely something I must try. Love the pretzel crust as well.
    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  4. Mary says

    November 18, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Hi Meg! What a BEAUTIFUL Post! The cheesecake was SCRUMPTIOUS, and the “girls time” was FUN-FABULOUS!!! Thanks for it all! Love You! Mom

    Reply
  5. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    November 17, 2012 at 11:19 pm

    What?! Pumpkin and goat cheese?! I want!

    Reply
  6. Terra says

    November 17, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    I love the idea of a pretzel crust, the salty with the pumpkin cheesecake must have been awesome! I love goat cheese, but I definitely need to bake with it more:-) Beautiful! Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  7. Cathy @ Noble Pig says

    November 17, 2012 at 9:28 am

    I love, love, love this. I to share your affinity for goat cheese so I’m sure this is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. liz says

    November 16, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Oh, this is just stunning, Meghan! And I love the idea of a little boost in flavor from the goat cheese…yum, yum. And thanks for the hint about wrapping the pan in plastic wrap…that will ease my paranoia, too 🙂

    Reply
  9. Ashley - Baker by Nature says

    November 16, 2012 at 5:48 pm

    I LOVE goat cheese in cheesecake! And so pretty too!

    Reply
  10. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

    November 15, 2012 at 8:16 pm

    Pumpkin cheesecake is a staple in our house, too. I love that you added goat cheese. Looks delish!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:50 pm

      Thanks Jennie!

      Reply
  11. Cassie | Bake Your Day says

    November 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm

    Stunning!! I adore goat cheese and you hit this one out of the park. Couldn’t love it more!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      Oh, thank you for your kind words Cassie!

      Reply
  12. amy @ fearless homemaker says

    November 15, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    Your final pic is just gorgeous – what a lovely presentation. And now you have me craving pumpkin cheesecake – YUM!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:46 pm

      Thanks Amy!

      Reply
  13. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    November 15, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    If there was an Olympics for cheesecake (and there should be) this would win gold for sure, it’s dang perfect lady!!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Ha, there really should be! Thanks Gerry!

      Reply
  14. Helena says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Meghan, this sounds incredible. I love the pretzel crust. Definitely making this for the holidays. Thanks for sharing!! xo

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Thanks Helena! Glad you like it! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Eftychia says

    November 15, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Simply delicious! The ingredients sound perfect!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      Thanks Eftychia!

      Reply
  16. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

    November 15, 2012 at 11:24 am

    This is a different spin on pumpkin cheesecake! I love it and I love the crust! This is one I have to try!!!!

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:44 pm

      I hope you enjoy it Jen!

      Reply
  17. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    November 15, 2012 at 11:18 am

    i’m pretty sure we just became BFFs 😉

    Reply
    • bblondie says

      November 16, 2012 at 2:49 pm

      All thanks to cheesecake 🙂

      Reply

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