MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Pumpkin Cheesecake In Gingersnap Crust Categories: Cheesecake, Desserts, Dairy, Cheese, Squash Yield: 8 Servings MMMMM---------------------------CRUST-------------------------------- 1 1/4 c Gingersnap crumbs 3 tb Butter; melted 3 tb Equal® Spoonful * +=OR=+ 4 1/2 Packets Equal sweetener MMMMM-------------------------CHEESECAKE------------------------------ 24 oz (3 pkg) reduced-fat cream - cheese; softened 1 1/4 c Equal® Spoonful +=OR=+ 30 Packets Equal sweetener 2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/4 ts Ground nutmeg 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Canned pumpkin 2 lg Eggs 2 lg Egg whites 2 tb Corn starch 2 ts Vanilla extract MMMMM--------------------------TOPPING------------------------------- 1 c Reduced-fat sour cream 2 tb Equal® Spoonful *** +=OR=+ 3 Packets Equal sweetener 1/2 ts Vanilla extract For Crust: Combine gingersnap crumbs, 3 tb Equal® and butter. Press onto bottom of a 9-inch spring form pan. Bake in preheated 325°F/160°C oven 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack while preparing cheesecake. For Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups Equal®, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in mixing bowl on medium speed of mixer until smooth and well combined. Mix in pumpkin. Mix in eggs and egg whites. Mix in corn starch and vanilla until blended. Pour cheesecake mixture over baked crust. Bake in preheated oven 40 to 45 minutes or until center of cake is almost set. Cool on wire rack 5 minutes. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 2 tb Equal® and 1/2 ts vanilla. Gently spread over top of cheese cake. Return to oven and bake 3 to 4 minutes until sour cream mixture is set. Remove cheesecake to wire rack. Gently run metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake. Let cheesecake cool completely. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Cut cake into wedges. Calories 196, Protein 7 g, Carbs 13 g, Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 271 mg Food Exchanges: 1 milk, 2 1/2 fat From: http://www.diabeticconnect.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM