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Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

SUBMITTED BY: Melissa Davies

"My family requests this dessert each Thanksgiving. For a change of pace, I sometimes use cinnamon graham crackers instead of plain ones. --Melissa Davis, Clermont, Florida"
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  35 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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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
  • 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

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.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2006 by Missouri Mom
This is the first cheesecake I have made using a springform pan. It was very easy and tasted... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2006 by Jaclyn G.
This was my first time making cheesecake. It was fantastic! I was surprised by how easy it was... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2007 by Rachel K
awesome!! We added a dallop of whipping cream. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by COLLEGECHEF1
I loved this, but no one in the family was quite taken by it. The pumpkin flavor overwhelms... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2008 by chefpastrychick
Amazing cheesecake!!! the walnuts give it a delicious taste. I plated it with Carmel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2007 by Jen2007
This dessert was very easy to make and was a huge hit with my family. I would highly... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 25, 2006 by Joyce
This was my first time making a cheesecake. I used 2 teaspoons of pumpkin spice and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2006 by STEFF88
This was creamy and rich -- just the way a cheesecake should be! I used pecans instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by jodi8442
This was easy to make and delicious! I used a 9 inch springform pan and cooked it for an... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Ang D.
This was such a wonderful recipe, I made it for a party and it all went! It was a nice little... MORE


 
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