Jul 14 2026
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Norman's Orlando
Time3h
Serves12

Biscoff Cake ~ Chai Mousse ~ Spiced Sablé Cookie ~ Pepita Granola ~ Pumpkin Caramel ~ Marshmallow

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Ingredients

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Crust

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

Chai Mousse

Spiced Sablé Cookies

Pumpkin Caramel

Pepita Granola

Marshmallow Topping

Method

Crust

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crust

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Crush the Biscoff cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

  1. 2

    Make the Cheesecake Filling

    In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix until fully combined. Pour the filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Chai Mousse

  1. 3

    Prepare the Chai Mousse

    In a small saucepan, heat heavy cream until just below boiling. Steep chai tea bags for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water and let sit for 5 minutes. Add warm chai cream to gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Add sugar and mix well. Chill until slightly thickened, then whip until soft peaks form.

Spiced Sablé Cookies

  1. 4

    Bake the Cookies

    In a bowl, cream together butter and powdered sugar. Add egg yolk, flour, spices, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Roll out and cut into shapes. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden. Let cool.

Pumpkin Caramel

  1. 5

    Make the Pumpkin Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until it becomes golden brown. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly add cream and pumpkin puree, stirring constantly. Add salt and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Pepita Granola

  1. 6

    Prepare the Granola

    Mix rolled oats, pepitas, honey, olive oil, and cinnamon in a bowl. Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool.

Assemble

  1. 7

    Assemble the Cheesecake

    Once the cheesecake has chilled, spread chai mousse over the top. Drizzle with pumpkin caramel, then add dollops of marshmallow fluff. Sprinkle with pepita granola and decorate with spiced sablé cookies.

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