Pumpkin and Ginger Cheesecake

Individual no-bake cheesecakes featuring roasted pumpkin purée, stem ginger, and a crunchy gingernut biscuit base topped with whipped cream.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1031.4 kcals 4125.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.1 grams 264.4 grams
Fat 83.2 grams 332.8 grams
Protein 9.6 grams 38.4 grams
Cook Time
35 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tbsp
Caster Sugar
extra may be added to taste
CondimentsSauces
3
tbsp
Ginger Syrup
from a jar of stem ginger
Dairy
25
g
Butter
cubed
200
ml
Double Cream
whipped
100
g
50
g
Butter
melted
GrainsCereals
Vegetables
300
g
Pumpkin
peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
3
piece
Stem Ginger
finely chopped, plus extra for garnish

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Place chopped pumpkin on a tray, dot with 25g butter, sprinkle with sugar, drizzle with syrup, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
  • Crush the gingernut biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin.
  • Stir 50g melted butter into the biscuit crumbs until combined.
  • Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of four rings on a lined baking tray to form bases.
  • Purée the roasted pumpkin and its juices in a food processor until smooth.
  • Mix whipped cream, cream cheese, yoghurt, and chopped stem ginger in a bowl.
  • Swirl the pumpkin purée into the cream mixture and spoon onto the biscuit bases.
  • Smooth the tops and chill in the fridge for 1–2 hours until set.
  • Remove from rings and garnish with extra stem ginger before serving.