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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 16 servings.
Ingredients: CRUST:; 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; TOPPING:; 2 cups sour cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 12 to 16 pecan halves, chopped

When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made homemade butter and lots of sour cream using milk from our dairy herd. —Evonne Wurmnest, Normal, Illinois

Ingredients

CRUST:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 to 16 pecan halves, chopped

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill.
For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in the pumpkin, spices and salt.
Pour into crust. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° 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 sides of pan. Top with chopped pecans. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 230 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

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