Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

SUBMITTED BY: Eleanor Johnson  PHOTO BY: Stephen M. 

"A new addition to our holiday menu. Combines pumpkin, pecans, and cheesecake. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  45 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin butter
  • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling wine
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine pecans and 1/4 cup brown sugar; cut in butter or margarine with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese at high speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add 1/3 cup brown sugar; beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin butter. Pour mixture into crust.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle pecan mixture over pie. Bake for 5 additional minutes, or until butter or margarine and sugar melt. Cool on a wire rack. Cover, and chill for at least 4 hours.

FOOTNOTE

  • This Pumpkin Butter is an excellent hostess present, and is a wonderful spread for toast and muffins. It can also be used to make a spectacular holiday dessert, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 3, 2003 by JULSNBEEB 
I make this every Thanksgiving and there is never a slice left. Even if you don't like... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 15, 2005 by JENFOO78 
This is one of the best cheesecakes my family and I have ever tasted. It is so smooth and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 5, 2005 by MCBARTKO 
I made this for Thanksgiving 2005 and it was a HUGE hit with my family... they said it tasted... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2002 by STANISLAVA 
I don't like pumpkin pie....but this pumpkin cheesecake is fantastic! Rich and spicy, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2002 by paisley21 
My husband took 2 bites of this cheesecake and said "I'm in love". I like it because it only... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 27, 2005 by CreativeCook 
Not really a pumpkin-flavored cheesecake, but more of a creamy pumpkin pie. Used pumpkin pie... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 28, 2004 by PurpleTartini 
Yum!! Tastes almost like the pumpkin pecan cheesecake at the Cheesecake Factory!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 4, 2008 by Mis' Kitchen 
This pie was a hit on Thanksgiving. It was easy to make and I'm still enjoying the pumpkin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 14, 2004 by ChrissyCrowe 
Oh my god this recipe is to die for! It is heavenly. I burnt the top a bit because it was my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2008 by Stephen M. 
I decided to make a dessert for Thanksgiving and this was the first to catch my eye and it was... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

Servings Per Recipe: 10

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 343

  • Total Fat: 20.6g
  • Cholesterol: 73mg
  • Sodium: 228mg
  • Total Carbs: 36.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 4.5g

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