Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe

Ingredients:

Crust:
1 cup crushed graham crackers
½ cup finely chopped pecans
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
Filling:
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 eggs
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1) Preheat oven to 350°F.

2) Prepare the crust: Combine all ingredients in a large bowl; mix well. Press into 9-inch pie pan. Set in refrigerator to chill.

3) Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, sugar, and spices; beat well. Add flour and vanilla; mix.

4) Transfer mixture to prepared pie crust, spreading evenly. Bake 1 hour, until mixture is just set. Remove from oven and chill at least 4 hours before serving.

Author: Kim Stakal

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