Tarta de queso de calabaza con base de Biscoff

Ingredientes

• 46 Biscoff cookies
• 10 tbsp (140 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp (25 g) granulated white sugar
• 32 oz (907 g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated white sugar
• 1/4 cup (32 g) cornstarch
• 1 cup (244 g) canned pumpkin puree (Libby's)
• 1/3 cup (82 g) sour cream, at room temperature
• 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 3 whole eggs, at room temperature
• 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup (112 g) unsalted butter, softened
• 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold
• 1 1/2 cups (195 g) powdered sugar

Preparación

1. 1

   --- For the Biscoff Crust ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Wrap at least 4 sheets of tinfoil around the bottom and edges of a 9 inch springform pan so no water seeps in while baking. (I always do 8 sheets just to be extra, extra careful.)

4. 4

   Pulse the Biscoff cookies in a food processor until finely ground.

5. 5

   Add in the sugar and melted butter and pulse until combined. You may have to stop, scrape the edges with a spatula and pulse again to ensure everything is combined together.

6. 6

   Press the crumbs onto the bottom, and about an inch up the sides, of the springform pan.

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   Bake for 12 minutes and then let cool completely.

8. 8

   --- For the Pumpkin Cheesecake ---

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, if not still preheated.

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    Put a pot of water on the stove to start boiling. You will want enough water to go up about 1 1/2 inches on the sides of the springform pan.

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    In a stand mixer, mix the cream cheese, corn starch and sugar together with a paddle attachment on medium speed for 1-2 minutes until everything is smooth and there are no lumps. (You can alternatively use a hand mixer, but just be careful not to overmix). Half way through, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure everything has been mixed well.

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    Add in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and mix on medium low speed just until combined. (Scrape sides and bottom of bowl again).

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    Next add in the eggs and egg yolks and mix on medium low speed just until combined. Do not over mix the batter.

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    Pour the batter into the prepared pan with the crust.

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    Place the cheesecake in a large roasting pan in the oven. Slowly pour the boiling water into the roasting pan around the cheesecake being careful not to splash the cheesecake.

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    Bake for 1 hour. When an hour is up, turn off the oven and crack the door open. It helps to use a wooden utensil to keep the oven door slightly open. Let the cheesecake stay in the oven for an additional 1 hour. The cheesecake will continue to bake as it is cooling.

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    Once the 2 hours are up, remove the cheesecake from the oven and go around the edges of the pan with a butter knife to loosen the crust from the sides of the pan.

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    Let the cheesecake cool completely on the counter, then cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.

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    --- For the Cream Cheese Frosting ---

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    Add the butter to a medium sized mixing bowl. Mix the butter with an electric mixer on high speed until pale in color and fluffy, 5-10 minutes.

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    Add in the cream cheese and mix on medium speed until combined.

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    Sift in the powdered sugar a little at a time until and mix on low speed until all is combined. Then mix on high speed until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.

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    Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a decorative tip. (My favorite is my Wilton 1M tip.)

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    --- Assembling the Cheesecake ---

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    When the cheesecake has chilled overnight, carefully remove it from the springform pan and transfer it to your serving plate.

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    Pipe decorative swirls of cream cheese frosting around the edges of the cheesecake. Sprinkle Biscoff cookie crumbs over the frosting if you desire.

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    Then serve! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.