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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 

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Submitted by: Evonne Wurmnest 
When I was young we produced several ingredients for this longtime favorite on the farm. We raised pumpkins in our large vegetable garden, and made homemade butter and lots of sour cream from our dairy herd. 

Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake

Submitted by: Dawn Oswald 
Fresh from the vine comes my merry after-dinner delight! The scrumptious pumpkin filling makes this cheesecake different from most, and the glaze adds a nice touch. It's a big hit among my family and friends. 

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Spiderweb Cheesecake

Submitted by: Jan White 
The trick to this tempting treat is pulling a toothpick through rings of melted chocolate to create the web effect. 'This no-bake cream cheese pie goes together quickly and tastes delicious,' assures Jan White, Plainview, Nebraska. 'It's fun to serve, too, because it never fails to draw comments.' 

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Submitted by: Agnes Jasa 
This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's a great dessert for fall. 

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Crustless Almond Cheesecake

Submitted by: Molly Seidel 
The dessert, Molly notes, is another tried-and-true family favorite. 'My mother made this scrumptious dessert for years,' she says. 'It's creamy and satisfying, and folks always ask for the recipe.' 

German Cheesecake

Submitted by: Richard McCarthy 
Here's and old-fashioned recipe that includes cottage cheese. 

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Rich Chocolate Cheesecake

Submitted by: Mary Walker 
With seven children and 15 grandchildren, Mary Walker of Berlin, Maryland favors desserts that serve a bunch. 'Here's a special treat that will easily satisfy the chocolate cravings of up to 16 hungry people,' she confirms. 

Perfectly Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson 
Pumpkin cheesecake is not technically a pie, but it does have a crust and has become a Thanksgiving classic. And I've simplified its crust, too: Simply lay whole graham crackers in the pan, then spread melted butter and sugar over the crackers, and bake. 

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Mandarin Orange Cheesecake

Submitted by: Susan Manning 
Chocolate, cream cheese and orange flavors blend beautifully in this diminutive cheesecake from Susan Manning of Detroit, Michigan. Try it when you crave a homemade treat! 
 
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