Pumpkin Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Serving Size : 14 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Crust
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons butter -- melted
Filling
2 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese -- softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 16 oz. can pumpkin
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
Topping
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
12 - 16 pecan halves -- optional

Combine crust ingredients. Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan;
chill.

For filling: beat cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well
blended. Beat in pumpkin, spices and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, for topping: combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla. Spread over
filling; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on a rack; chill overnight.
Garnish each slice with a pecan half. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

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