Monday, November 8, 2010

Pumpkin Cheesecake

By: Heather JessupCrust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 Tbsp melted butter
1 Tbsp sugar

Filling

3-8oz packages cream cheese at room temp.
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Whipped cream

Mix crust ingredients together just until coated and crumbly. Press into bottom and 2/3 up the sides of an 8in spring form pan. bake at 350degrees for 5 min. Set aside.

Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with an electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices. Beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into crust and bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top turns darker. Remove from oven and allow to come to room temp. before refrigerating. Serve with whipped cream.

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