Dive into pumpkin cheesecake with gingersnap crust

FALLBROOK – Pumpkins are readily available in fall, when people carve jack-o'-lanterns out of pumpkins for Halloween or serve up pumpkin pie after a hearty Thanksgiving dinner.

People who are unsatisfied with plain old pumpkin pie can add something new to their repertoire this fall by cooking up the following recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust, courtesy of Lori Longbotham's "Luscious Creamy Desserts" (Chronicle Books).

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Serves 8 to 10

Crust - 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs - 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts - 6 tablespoons unsalted...