Description
Indulgent Pumpkin Sopapilla Cheesecake blends Mexican and American dessert traditions into a creamy, spiced autumn delight. Rich layers of cinnamon-sugar pastry and smooth pumpkin filling invite you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 (8 oz) cans crescent roll dough
Main Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Sweeteners and Toppings:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Whip cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, then incorporate pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until fully blended.
- Unroll one can of crescent roll dough and carefully press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the pan’s surface.
- Spread the pumpkin cheesecake mixture evenly over the first layer of dough, creating a uniform filling.
- Carefully unroll the second can of crescent roll dough and lay it on top of the cheesecake mixture, gently stretching to cover the entire surface.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan, then stir in brown sugar until well combined.
- Pour the butter and brown sugar mixture over the top layer of dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans across the surface if desired.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm or chilled, cutting into squares for a delectable dessert.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and easier mixing, preventing lumps in the cheesecake filling.
- Substitute regular crescent rolls with gluten-free alternatives for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy this dessert.
- Enhance the pumpkin flavor by adding extra spices like ground cloves or increasing cinnamon for a more intense autumnal taste profile.
- Reduce sugar content by using sugar substitutes or cutting the amount by one-third for a less sweet version that still maintains delicious flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg