Crust
1 cup ginger or graham cookie crumbs
2 tablespoons light margarine, melted
Filling
2 pkgs (8 ounce each) light cream cheese
1 can (14 ounce size) pumpkin
4 eggs
1 can partly skimmed evaporated milk
3/4 cup Splenda granular sugar substitute
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
For crust: Combine crumbs and melted margarine. Press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Place in freezer while preparing filling.
For filling: In large mixing bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese until soft and creamy. Add remaining ingredients; beat at low speed until blended and smooth, about 1 minute.
Pour filling into chilled crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes or until sides begin to pull away from pan and filling is set.
Cool 15 minutes, then run knife around sides of pan to loosen cake. Cool on rack to room temperature. Cover; refrigerate for 2 hours or until serving time.
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reviews & comments
November 24, 2014
This is a great recipe...as far as the evaporated milk, I always use the standard size can, if the size is not mentioned. Also a picture to match the recipe would be nice...the recipe states spring form pan, not a rectangular baking dish.
November 22, 2012
this recipe is good, except for the size of the can of skimmed milk thing( i used a 14 oz) And it came out better then i expected! Couldnt be happier since most of my family members are diabetic. I figured I could help out and treat them
November 6, 2011
I didn't have evaporated milk so I used 1 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup whole milk. I also used a 10 inch springform pan. I think it turned out great! (I suggest taking it out right at 55 min as mine had cracks after that). Next time I am going to add an extra 8 oz of cream cheese though because I think this cheesecake would be heavier and more rich with more cream cheese. I only make things like this during the Holidays, so for me it's okay to splurge and use butter and extra regular cream cheese. Those things don't affect blood sugar and if I am going to take the time to make a cheesecake and eat a slice, it should be worth all of the time and effort. Overall this recipe is very good. I am looking forward to adding more cream cheese next time!
what size of evaporated milk?
September 20, 2010
There is more than one size can of evaporated milk. Flawed recipe will result in flawed pies. You might want to fix that. Otherwise, I think the flavors are pleasant.
December 31, 2008
I make this recipe all the time for family get togethers. I cannot eat sugar and I always take something to a party that is "diet". Usually no one likes my "diet" recipes with tofu, etc. EVERYONE liked this one. It does not taste like it doesn't have sugar in it. This is a winner!!! I personally do not use the ginger or clove but that is my preference. I also sprinkle some cinnamon on top of it before I bake it.
December 16, 2008
I do a lot of cooking for diabetics and even if you don't care for pumpkin, this recipe is a winner. I entered it into a pumpkin contest at my job and it took 2nd place to another pumpkin cheesecake that I did with full sugar and fat that took first place. I ended up serving the cheesecake to some of our diabetic patients in our hospital and it was met with rave reviews from them, many of them claiming they did not eat pumpkin. If you have diabetics in your life or you just want to cut back on sugar, I recommend this dessert!
December 7, 2007
Very good recipe. It is a little lighter in texture compared to regular pumpkin cheesecakes. I highly recommend.