Pumpkin Cheese Cake

Contributed byMarion Grasso
Slice of smooth, orange pumpkin cheesecake with a dark crust, garnished with pecans on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2/3 cup softened butter
  • sugar
  • 5 package cream cheese (8 oz. size)
  • 1/2 cup granulated brown sugar or packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin (16 oz.)
  • 1 can evaporated milk (5.33 oz.)
Yield: 16 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions

Early in the day or up to 2 days ahead: In medium bowl with fork, mix well graham cracker crumbs, butter and 1/3 cup sugar, press on bottom and around side of 10 x 3-inch springform pan to within 1/4 inch of top; set aside. Preheat oven to 350°. In large bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat cream cheese just until smooth. Add brown sugar, remaining ingredients and 3/4 cup sugar; beat until blended. Increase speed to medium; beat 5 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl with rubber spatula. Pour cheese mixture into pan; bake 1 hour. Turn off oven; let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cover and refrigerate. Serves 16. 

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