PUMPKIN PECAN CHEESECAKE

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You're sure to draw compliments with this delectable homemade dessert from Lorraine Darocha. In Mountain City, Tennessee, she prepares it the day before by topping a from-scratch pecan crust with luscious layers of cream cheese and spiced pumpkin.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg, lightly beaten
PUMPKIN FILLING:
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Dash salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, milk, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt; pour over the cream cheese layer., Reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted into pumpkin layer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Koda Isha
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This cheesecake was delicious! The pumpkin and pecan flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.


Diyaa Radwan
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


stephjellybean
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one was amazing. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and smooth. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


akhlaque ahmad
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's absolutely delicious and perfect for a special occasion.


HR OFFICIAL YT
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I love the combination of pumpkin and pecan in this cheesecake. It's the perfect fall dessert.


Ghulam Hassan
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This cheesecake was very rich and decadent. It was perfect for a special occasion dessert.


Kay Reyes
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The crust was a bit too thick for my taste, but the cheesecake itself was delicious. I would recommend using a thinner crust next time.


Takreem
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using a different cheesecake recipe next time.


Besufekad Amare
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this cheesecake was surprisingly good. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the cheesecake was very creamy and smooth.


MR Ebrohim
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out perfectly. The flavors were amazing and it was a big hit with my family.


fatma Ali
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I will definitely be making this again.


Kudzai Ngandu
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This cheesecake was very time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was absolutely delicious and everyone loved it.


bhagwat Pasman
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The crust was a bit crumbly, but the cheesecake itself was delicious. I would recommend using a different crust recipe next time.


Md Refon
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Calvein Matai
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I love this pumpkin pecan cheesecake! It's the perfect fall dessert. The crust is buttery and flaky, the cheesecake is creamy and smooth, and the pumpkin and pecan flavors are perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe!


Wanot Marcellus
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This was my first time making a cheesecake and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the cheesecake was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ATIF MOHSIN
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out amazing. The pumpkin and pecan flavors are divine and the cheesecake is so creamy and smooth. I highly recommend this recipe!


Emma McCune
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This pumpkin pecan cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the crust was flaky and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again next year.


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