Foodie Flicks: Put aside the pie and try pumpkin cheesecake

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Sep 29th 2008 @ 4:55PM

As we head into October, the color palette on grocery store shelves is changing. The foodie world is getting increasingly orange and fragrant as pumpkin season hits and the myriad of insanely good pumpkin-themed foods hit center stage. But instead of carving or pie, have you ever tried a pumpkin cheesecake?

Above, Judy Parks runs through the ins and outs of a good pumpkin cheesecake and shows you how to whip it up. It's not only a great run-down of the recipe, but also a great general how-to. She offers tips on mixing, baking, and serving to get the perfect cheesecake.

Note: This recipe calls for canned pumpkin. If you'd prefer to use fresh, go here to see how to prepare your fresh pumpkin for the substitution.

Filed Under: Foodie Flicks, Ingredients, Holidays
Tags: cheesecake, dessert, fall, foodie-flicks, pumpkin, pumpkin cheesecake, PumpkinCheesecake, thanksgiving, vegetables