[jswatt]

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

1st Layer:
3 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. butter, melted
Mix together and put in 9 x 13 pan or in a 8 1/2 x 4 pan.

2nd Layer:
6 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 c. sugar
19 oz. Cream cheese
Beat together and pour over 1st layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until set in middle.

3rd Layer:
2 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. milk
3 egg yolks ( save whites)
1 pack Knox Gelatin
1/4 c. hot water
1/4 c. sugar
Combine pumpkin, 1/2 c. sugar, cinnamon, milk and egg yolks. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove from heat. Add one package of Knox Gelatin dissolved in 1/4 cup hot water. Cool. Beat egg whites until stiff. Add 1/4 cup sugar. Fold in cooled pumpkin mixture. Pour over second layer. Top with whipped cream or cool whip.