Pumpkin Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust
1 1/2 cups graham crumbs
5 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon sugar
Filling
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Whipped cream
Mix crust ingredients together, just till coated and crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 2/3 up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 350 degrees F. Set aside.
Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl; mix until smooth with an electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs, and spices; beat until smooth and creamy. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the top turns a bit darker. Remove from oven and allow to come to room temperature, then refrigerate. After it has thoroughly chilled, remove the pan sides and cut with dental floss. Serve with whipped cream.
B-man
