Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust

Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust
Total time: 3 h 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray; 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 9 ounces); 1 cup pecans (about 3 1/2 ounces); ¼ cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger; ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted; 4 packages 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 1 can 15-ounce can pure pumpkin; 5 large large eggs; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; ¼ teaspoon ground allspice; ¼ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons vanilla extract; 2 cups mini marshmallows or large marshmallows cut into 1/2-inch cubes; ¼ cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sour cream

A decadent pumpkin cheesecake featuring a spiced gingersnap-pecan crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and topped with a fluffy marshmallow-sour cream topping. This stunning dessert combines the warmth of fall spices with rich cream cheese and sweet pumpkin for a perfect holiday treat.

12 servings

3 hr 55 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray
•2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 9 ounces)
•1 cup pecans (about 3 1/2 ounces)
•¼ cup (packed) golden brown sugar
•2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
•¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
•4 packages 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
•2 cups sugar
•1 can 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
•5 large large eggs
•3 tablespoons all purpose flour
•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
•½ teaspoon ground ginger
•¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
•¼ teaspoon ground allspice
•¼ teaspoon salt
•2 tablespoons vanilla extract
•2 cups mini marshmallows or large marshmallows cut into 1/2-inch cubes
•¼ cup whole milk
•1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•⅛ teaspoon salt
•1 cup sour cream

Cooking Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Grind cookie crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, and ginger in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; using on/off turns, process to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan. Bake crust until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.
20 min
2.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on low speed to incorporate each addition. Add flour, spices, and salt; beat just to blend. Beat in vanilla. Transfer filling to cooled crust. Bake until filling is just set in center and edges begin to crack (filling will move slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool 1 hour. Run knife around sides of pan to release crust. Chill cheesecake uncovered in pan overnight.
140 min
3.
Stir marshmallows and milk in medium saucepan over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Cool marshmallow mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
15 min
4.
Add sour cream to marshmallow mixture; fold gently just to blend. Pour topping over cheesecake and spread evenly, leaving 1/2 inch uncovered around edges. Chill to set topping, at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Cheesecake can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
60 min

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Marshmallow-Sour Cream Topping and Gingersnap Crust

12 servings

3 hr 55 min

Published October 4, 2025

Be the first to rate this recipe

Ingredients

•1 spray Nonstick vegetable oil spray

•2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 9 ounces)

•1 cup pecans (about 3 1/2 ounces)

•¼ cup (packed) golden brown sugar

•2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger

•¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted

•4 packages 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature

•2 cups sugar

•1 can 15-ounce can pure pumpkin

•5 large large eggs

•3 tablespoons all purpose flour

•1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

•½ teaspoon ground ginger

•¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

•¼ teaspoon ground allspice

•¼ teaspoon salt

•2 tablespoons vanilla extract

•2 cups mini marshmallows or large marshmallows cut into 1/2-inch cubes

•¼ cup whole milk

•1 teaspoon vanilla extract

•⅛ teaspoon salt

•1 cup sour cream

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Grind cookie crumbs, pecans, brown sugar, and ginger in processor until nuts are finely ground. Add butter; using on/off turns, process to blend. Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press onto bottom and 2 inches up sides of pan. Bake crust until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool completely.

20 min

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in pumpkin. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on low speed to incorporate each addition. Add flour, spices, and salt; beat just to blend. Beat in vanilla. Transfer filling to cooled crust. Bake until filling is just set in center and edges begin to crack (filling will move slightly when pan is gently shaken), about 1 hour 20 minutes. Cool 1 hour. Run knife around sides of pan to release crust. Chill cheesecake uncovered in pan overnight.

140 min

Stir marshmallows and milk in medium saucepan over low heat until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and salt. Cool marshmallow mixture to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

15 min

Add sour cream to marshmallow mixture; fold gently just to blend. Pour topping over cheesecake and spread evenly, leaving 1/2 inch uncovered around edges. Chill to set topping, at least 1 hour. DO AHEAD: Cheesecake can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.

60 min