If I didn't have food allergies and didn't need to lose weight... I'd have Olive Garden's pumpkin cheesecake with warm caramel sauce



"This cheesecake is difficult to find at The Olive Garden because they only have it during the fall. You won’t have to be limited by the holidays any longer. You can make a pumpkin cheesecake that tastes just the restaurant’s recipe.

This luscious cheesecake combines the two classic favorites: a New York Style Cheesecake and pumpkin pie. The flavors of the pumpkin pie are complimented by a ginger snap cookie crumb crust, sweet whipped cream, caramel sauce, and a sprinkle of crumbled ginger snap cookies.

Table of Contents

Ingredients
How to Make Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake
Notes About Cheesecake Making
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Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake

Ingredients

Here’s a list of what you need to make pumpkin cheesecake:

Graham cracker crumbs
Ginger snap cookie crumbs
Sugar
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Ground ginger
Ground cloves
Butter
Cream cheese
Sour Cream
Heavy Cream
Pumpkin puree
Eggs
Sugar
Light brown sugar
Vanilla
Salt
Caramel sauce

Ingredients for the homemade Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake

Update – I know some people felt like there were nuts in the crust. If you will note, they state there are no peanuts or nuts in their recipes. So I am going to assume this meant no nuts in the crust of this cheesecake as well.

I wrote to Olive Garden this is their response:

Dear Stephanie: Thank you for taking the time to contact us at olivegarden.com. We recognize the challenges with dining out when an allergy must be considered. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide the information you requested regarding nuts or peanut oil as an ingredient at Olive Garden. Identifying allergens is a complex process for restaurants as there may be minuscule amounts of ingredients our vendors may not list. As you know, peanuts have been hidden in pie crusts, gravies, chili, spaghetti, soups, and cheesecakes. While none of our recipes include nuts or peanuts, we cannot say with complete accuracy that there are no nuts or possible cross introduction of nuts in our restaurants stemming from our vendors. Our current nutritional database does not include information to the level of detail required for your safety. We are unable to recommend any items with the confidence that we all need. If Guest Relations can be of further assistance, please write us again through the Olive Garden contact page or call us at 800-331-2729. We look forward to serving you with Hospitaliano at any of our Olive Garden restaurants. Ami, Olive Garden Guest Relations
How to Make Olive Garden Pumpkin Cheesecake

Make the gingersnap crust and press into a springform pan.
Mix the filling and pour it into the crust.
Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325 and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
Allow cheesecake to cool to room temperature.
Prepare the sour cream layer and spread it on top.
Whip the heavy cream and spread it on top.
When serving, drizzle caramel sauce and sprinkle crushed ginger snap cookies on the top.

a pumpkin pie cheesecake topped with whipped cream
Notes About Cheesecake Making

I personally do not use a water bath. I do have a clay baking stone in my oven, and my cheesecakes come out very well. You may wish to use a water bath when you prepare your cheesecake.

Also, I would really urge you to let your ingredients reach room temperature before blending together the filling. This really makes a difference in getting a nice, smooth filling."

Recipe source: https://copykat.com/olive-garden-pumpkin-cheesecake/