Pumpkin dishes – November inspirations

Pumpkin and goose are two main products present on most Polish tables in November. Why? It's simple - the best dishes are prepared based on seasonal products.

It is worth remembering our culinary tradition and enjoying the flavors of dishes prepared with pumpkin right now.

Pumpkin is known for its positive properties. It is an excellent source of beta carotene, potassium, calcium, and folic acid. It strengthens immunity, regulates metabolism, and helps lower cholesterol levels. Pumpkin can be prepared in many ways. Pumpkin cream, pancakes, or dessert?

This time we present Chef Marian Frankowski’s recipe for:

pumpkin cheesecake with cherry sauce

Ingredients:

Pumpkin cheesecake:

500 g ground curd cheese
500 g pumpkin puree (first the pumpkin should be baked, blended, and strained)
300 g sugar
2 eggs
3 egg yolks
120 ml oil
500 ml 30% cream
2 vanilla pudding mixes
1 teaspoon grated ginger

Crust:

50 g butter
1 egg yolk
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup fine semolina flour
40 g sugar
1 tablespoon 18% cream
1 teaspoon gingerbread spice
1/2 teaspoon cocoa

Cherry sauce:

200 g cherries
50 g honey
100 ml cherry liqueur
50 ml orange juice
cardamom (to taste)

Preparation:

Crust: combine all ingredients, press into a round springform pan 26 cm in diameter, and bake for 12-15 minutes at 160 degrees Celsius.

Cheesecake: transfer all ingredients to a blender and mix until smooth. Pour over the pre-baked crust and bake at 160 degrees Celsius for 65 minutes.

Leave to cool.

Sauce: put cherries and remaining ingredients into a saucepan, cook for 4-6 minutes. Add cardamom.

Cut the cheesecake and pour with cherry sauce. Enjoy your meal!