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Title: Pumpkin Cheesecake
Categories: Cakes, Cheese, Squash, Nuts
Yield: 16 Servings
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1 c Graham cracker crumbs
1 tb Sugar
1/4 c Butter; melted
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16 oz Cream cheese; softened
3/4 c Sugar
2 lg Eggs; room temperature,
- lightly beaten
15 oz Can pumpkin
1 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1/2 ts Ground nutmeg
1/4 ts Salt
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2 c Sour cream
2 tb Sugar
1 ts Vanilla extract
16 Pecan halves; chopped
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir
in butter. Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan; chill.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until
smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Stir in the
pumpkin, spices and salt.
Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake @ 350°F/175°C
for 50 minutes.
Meanwhile, for topping, combine the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla
until smooth. Spread over filling; return to the oven for
5 minutes. Cool on rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife
around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Refrigerate overnight. Remove ring from pan. Top with chopped
pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recipe by Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois
Recipe FROM:
https://www.tasteofhome.com
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