Pumpkin Cheesecake

12 Days of Christmas Treats: Day 4

Pumpkin Cheesecake
Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

(or you can substitute the above ingredients for a store bought graham cracker crust to save time)

• FILLING:
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts (omitted)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, sugar and spices; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10-in. tart pan with a removable bottom.


2. For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add pumpkin and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon. Place pan on a baking sheet.


3. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.