Pumpkin delights: A new twist on classic cheesecake

Pumpkin zebra cheesecake is an impressive cake. The combination of pumpkin and delicate cheese filling creates a great taste and is pleasing to the eye. The preparation is simple, and the final result is impressive. This cake is inspired by the classic royal cheesecake on a shortcrust base with a generous crumble layer. Combined with pumpkin, it tastes even better than the traditional version.

Pumpkin is definitely not a boring and clichéd vegetable, although not everyone appreciates its culinary possibilities. The first association is a creamy soup and the iconic pumpkin spice latte. That's just the beginning of culinary experiments. You can make pancakes, bread, curry, or add it to salads. The sweet taste of pumpkin also works well in cheesecake.

The pumpkin and cheese layers alternate in the cake, creating a zebra pattern. Such a dessert will delight all cheesecake lovers, offering a delicious variation from traditional recipes.

Ingredients:

Chocolate base:

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup icing sugar
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 egg yolks

Pumpkin layer:

• 2 1/4 cups cheesecake cheese
• 2/3 cup pumpkin purée
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sugar

Cheese layer:

• 2 1/4 cups cheesecake cheese
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 2 teaspoons vanilla sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions:

Step 1. Cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces, removing the seeds. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the oven preheated to 180°C for 25 minutes. After that, set aside to cool.

Step 2. Transfer the softened butter to a bowl. Add flour, icing sugar, and cocoa, then knead. Add egg yolks and combine the ingredients to form a dough ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 3. Separate the flesh from the skin of the cooled pumpkin and blend it into a smooth purée. Add pumpkin purée, all-purpose flour, cinnamon, eggs, and sugar to the cheesecake cheese and blend into a smooth mixture.

Step 4. Prepare the cheese mixture. Blend the cheesecake cheese with egg whites, vanilla sugar, regular sugar, and all-purpose flour.

Step 5. Line the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper. Form the base with half the dough. Then alternately add spoonfuls of the cheese and pumpkin mixture to create a zebra pattern.

Step 6. Grate the remaining chocolate dough on top. Place in an oven preheated to 180°C and bake for an hour. After cooling, cut into pieces. Enjoy!