Episode 9: New York- Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake

 Pumpkin Spice Latte Cheesecake

Crust: 

4 oz. pumpkin spice snap cookies crumbs
2 oz. graham cracker crumbs
2 oz. butter, melted
2.5 oz brown sugar

1 tsp. pumpkin spice

pinch of salt

Filling: 

16 oz cream cheese, softened

4 oz. granulated sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

.05 oz espresso powder or 1 oz. strong coffee

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

For the crust, in a medium bowl combine cookie crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, spice and salt. Mix all together until completely combined, then press your mixture into a springform pan. Set to the side.

Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, combine your cream cheese and sugar. Mix until totally combined. Add in the eggs one at a time, being sure the first is fully incorporated before adding the second egg. Lastly, mix in your coffee and vanilla. Once every thing is smooth and combined, pour your filling into your crust. 

Place on a sheet pan (just to protect your oven) and put it in the hot oven. Allow to bake for 40-50 minutes. Once a toothpick comes out clean from the center, it's done. Once removed from the oven, allow it to cool in the springform pan for at least an hour. From there, it's ready to serve. 

ENJOY!