*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Pumpkin Cheesecake

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Serving Size  : 14   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        Crust
   1      cup           graham cracker crumbs
   1      tablespoon    sugar
   4      tablespoons   butter -- melted
                        Filling
   2      8 oz. pkgs.   cream cheese -- softened
     3/4  cup           sugar
   1      16 oz. can    pumpkin
   1 1/4  teaspoons     cinnamon
     1/2  teaspoon      ground ginger
     1/2  teaspoon      ground nutmeg
     1/4  teaspoon      salt
   2                    eggs
                        Topping
   2      cups          sour cream
   2      tablespoons   sugar
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
                        12 - 16 pecan halves -- optional

Combine crust ingredients.  Press into the bottom of a 9" springform pan;
chill.

For filling:  beat cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well
blended.  Beat in pumpkin, spices and salt.  Add eggs, one at a time, beating
well after each.  Pour into crust.  Bake at 350 for 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, for topping:  combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla.  Spread over
filling; return to the oven for 5 minutes.  Cool on a rack; chill overnight.
 Garnish each slice with a pecan half.  Makes  12 to 16 servings.

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