Pumpkin Cheesecake

 

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Crust 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 cup granulated sugar 24 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 3/4 cups solid pack pumpkin 2 eggs 2/3 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg Topping 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream,(at room temperature) 1/4 to 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

The Directions

Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 6 to 8 minutes. Do not allow to brown. Remove from oven; cool.

Cheesecake

Beat cream cheese and sugars in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in pumpkin, eggs and evaporated milk. Add cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat well. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55 to 60 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly.

Combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla extract in small bowl. Spread over surface of warm cheesecake. Bake at 350 degrees F for 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Chill for several hours or overnight.

To serve, run a knife around inside edge of pan. Remove pan sides. Place cake on a serving plate. Garnish with caramelized pecan halves, if desired.

Source: E-Cookbooks.net

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