Pumpkin Ginger Torte

Name: Pumpkin Ginger Torte
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 88 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 20 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed, divided; 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted; 1 can pumpkin; ½ cup light brown sugar; ½ tsp. ground cinnamon; 2 env. unflavored gelatin; ½ cup fat-free milk; 2½ cups frozen fat-free whipped topping, divided

An elegant variation on the classic pumpkin pie, this no-bake chilled dessert uses gingersnap cookies in the crust.

Nutrition Bonus

The pumpkin in this favorite no-bake chilled dessert is an excellent source of vitamin A!

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Makes 8 servings.

Ingredient list

20 NABISCO Ginger Snaps, finely crushed, divided
2 Tbsp. margarine or butter, melted
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ tsp. ground cinnamon
2 env. unflavored gelatin
½ cup fat-free milk
2½ cups thawed frozen fat-free whipped topping, divided

Directions

Mix 1 cup of the cookie crumbs and the margarine. Press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.

Place pumpkin, sugar and cinnamon in blender container; cover. Process until well blended; set aside. Sprinkle gelatine over milk in small saucepan; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add to pumpkin mixture in blender container; cover. Blend well.

Transfer pumpkin mixture to large bowl. Gently stir in 2 cups of the whipped topping. Spread over crust. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup whipped topping just before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs.

Recipe Tips

Take a ShortcutTo quickly crush cookies into crumbs, process in blender or food processor.
Cooking Know-HowAfter crushing the cookies, you should have about 1-1/4 cups crumbs.