Pumpkin Cheesecake

Pumpkin Cheesecake is the perfect subtle balance between creamy cheesecake and pumpkin pie.  It's a festive option for those who aren't in love with pumpkin pie while still being true to the holiday.  {This cheesecake recipe} will always be my number one cheesecake because it's pretty perfect and the toppings are half the fun with cheesecake!  But, pumpkin cheesecake is a tasty way to try a new cheesecake and incorporate pumpkin in yet another recipe.  This recipe was inspired by a BHG recipe I found on pinterest and I couldn't resist.

Pumpkin Cheesecake
recipe adapted from Better Homes and Gardens by Stella B's Kitchen
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For the crust:
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 
3  Tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 sticks butter, slightly melted
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger

For the filling:
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp flour
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla
15 ounces pureed pumpkin (1 small can)
3 eggs slightly beaten

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Line the bottom of a 10 inch spring form pan with foil.  Assemble the pan.

Combine crust ingredients and press into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.  

Beat cream cheese until smooth with sour cream.  Combine flour, brown sugar and spices.  Blend flour mixture into cream cheese.  Add vanilla and pumpkin.  Beat until smooth.  Beat in eggs, one at a time until well combined.  Pour filling into prepared crust.  Bake at 325 degrees on the center rack for about 50-55 minutes until almost set.  The center will still be slightly jiggly.

Cool completely at room temperature.  Once cooled, cover with foil and refrigerate overnight before serving.  Store in refrigerator.

For more cheesecake, try these:

Cheesecake Supreme

Cheesecake Bites

Blueberry Cheesecake Pie

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