Additional timeChilling Time 4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time 25 minutesmins
Ingredients
For the gingersnap crust
150ggingersnap cookies crushed
40 gbuttermelted
¼ teaspoonground ginger
¼ teaspoonground cinnamon
For the pumpkin cheesecake filling
300mlheavy cream
100gpowdered sugar
400gfull-fat cream cheeseat room temperature
227gcanned pumpkin purée
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon
½ teaspoonground ginger
¼ teaspoonground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoonground cloves
⅛ teaspoonground white pepper
⅛ teaspoonsalt
5platinum-grade gelatin sheets
70mlwaterplus cold water for soaking the gelatin
For the vanilla whipped cream
120mlheavy cream
2teaspoonspowdered sugar
½ teaspoonvanilla paste
For the topping
30mlsalted caramel
Instructions
Place an adjustable cake ring on a flat serving plate and line the inside with acetate. Pulse 150 g gingersnap cookies in a food processor into fine crumbs. Transfer to a bowl and mix with ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 40 g butter, melted. Press firmly into an even layer inside the ring and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Prepare the filling while the crust chills.
Whip 300 ml heavy cream, cold, for about 1 minute until it starts to thicken. Add 100 g powdered sugar and mix until combined. Add 400 g full-fat cream cheese, 227 g canned pumpkin purée, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, ⅛ teaspoon ground white pepper, and ⅛ teaspoon salt Beat until smooth and creamy.
Soak 5 platinum-grade gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes until softened. Squeeze out the excess water and place the sheets in a small saucepan with 70 ml water. Heat gently, stirring until the gelatin has fully dissolved.
Slowly pour the dissolved gelatin into the pumpkin filling without leaving it to cool first. Fold gently with a spatula until evenly combined. Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight, until fully set.
Whip 120 ml heavy cream with 2 teaspoons powdered sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla paste until soft peaks form. Carefully remove the cake ring and peel away the acetate. Top the cheesecake with the whipped cream, drizzle with 30 ml salted caramel, and serve chilled.
Notes
Decorate before serving: Add the whipped cream and caramel once the cheesecake has set and the ring has been removed. Keep leftovers covered: Refrigerate for 3–4 days. Freeze without toppings: Freeze the undecorated cheesecake, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator before adding the whipped cream and caramel.