2cupscrushed speculoos cookie crumbs(I used an 8.8-oz package of Biscoff cookies)
3Tablespoonspacked brown sugar
6Tablespoonsbutter(melted)
For the Filling:
1cupcanned pumpkin puree(not pumpkin pie filling)
8ozpackage cream cheese(softened to room temperature)
1/2teaspoonpumpkin pie spice
1teaspoonvanilla extract
14ozcan sweetened condensed milk
8ozcontainer of frozen whipped toppingsuch as Cool Whip, thawed
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbs are evenly moist.
Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9" springform pan. You can use your fingers or the bottom of a drinking glass to press them well. Transfer pan to the freezer while you prepare the filling.
In a large mixing bowl with a hand mixer, or in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine canned pumpkin, cream cheese, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Beat together until well-combined and smooth.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl and gradually add in sweetened condensed milk while continuing to mix at medium speed with the mixer until combined.
Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated and no streaks remain. Remove pan from freezer and pour filling into the prepared crust.
Transfer back to the freezer until fully frozen, at least 6 hours.
When getting ready to serve, allow cheesecake to sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to slightly soften before cutting. I like to warm a knife under hot water, then wipe it dry before slicing.
Notes
I use Cool Whip, but you can make your own whipped cream by whipping two cups of whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
You can use Biscoff brand speculoos cookies or another brand. Alternatively, you can substitute gingersnaps, cinnamon graham crackers, or plain graham crackers. You’ll need the same amount of crumbs either way.
If you’d rather have a cream pie instead of a frozen pie, simply chill the cheesecake for several hours in the refrigerator instead of freezing. It won’t set up super firm, but it will be a creamy (and still delicious!) filling. In this case, I'd suggest using Cool Whip OR using stabilized whipped cream if you whip your own. This is how you can make stabilized whipped cream.