Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

Since cheesecake is said to have originated in Eastern Europe, perhaps it’s not surprising that the variety of cheesecakes on offer is astronomical. My current favourite has to be this pumpkin version, with slivers of caramelised pumpkin and melted chocolate sauce to top it off. You can either make your own pumpkin puree or use the shop-bought stuff sold in tins for pies — just bear in mind that it will be drier than home-made, so you’ll need to use slightly more. And if you don’t have any