PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE IN A PECAN CRUST

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This is from the November, 1996 issue of Bon Appetit Magazine. We have it every Thanksgiving instead of pumpkin pie. You can use any kind of cookie crumbs you like for the crust; this year I used Keebler Cashew Shortbread Sandies and they were fabulous.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup ground pecans
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons golden brown sugar, packed
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Crust: Combine all crust ingredients in medium bowl and stir until moist clumps form.
  • Press into bottom and 1" up sides of 9" springform pan (2 1/2" deep). Refrigerate.
  • Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Add pumpkin, sugar, vanilla and spice, and beat until well blended.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  • Pour filling into crust (filling will extend above crust).
  • Bake until top is golden and center is softly set, about 1 1/4 hours.
  • Cool on rack.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Remove pan sides.
  • Garnish cake with chopped pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 775.3, Fat 53, SaturatedFat 25.7, Cholesterol 188.1, Sodium 461.7, Carbohydrate 66, Fiber 2, Sugar 30.8, Protein 11.9

Malik Ehsan
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One of the best!


Tariq Meer
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Will definitely make again.


Chloe Pamenterty
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Delicious!


Precious Kingsley
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jermaine Wilson
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I made this pumpkin cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be


Peter Mativo
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This pumpkin cheesecake is amazing! The crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover


Mariam Otto
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I've made this pumpkin cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. This cheesecake is perfect for any


Samiullah Aslamzai
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.


layne clift
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin cheesecake, but I decided to try this recipe because it had such good reviews. I was pleasantly surprised! The cheesecake was delicious, and the pecan crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this ag


Mary kyerewaa Amoateng
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I made this pumpkin cheesecake for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor was perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be


God mahegele
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This pumpkin cheesecake is amazing! The crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and flavorful. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover


derp pug
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I've made this pumpkin cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. This cheesecake is perfect for any


Arman
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This pumpkin cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is delicious, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be making this again.


kingOfgods
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I'm not a baker, but I decided to try this pumpkin cheesecake recipe because it seemed easy to follow. I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake turned out perfectly, and it was a big hit with my friends. I will definitely be making this again.


Willston September
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I made this pumpkin cheesecake for my family, and they loved it! The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the pecan crust was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves pumpkin cheesecake.


habibur boos
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This pumpkin cheesecake is the best I've ever had! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and smooth. The pumpkin flavor is perfectly balanced with the spices. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MOH WALLY
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin cheesecake, but I decided to try this recipe because it had such good reviews. I was pleasantly surprised! The cheesecake was delicious, and the pecan crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this ag


Sohail Gujjar525
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I love pumpkin cheesecake, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make.


Andrew Omo
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This pumpkin cheesecake was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The pecan crust added a delicious nutty flavor, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and perfectly spiced. I will definitely be making this again.


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