SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (BON APPéTIT MAGAZINE)

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This rich, delicious, and easy recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine (November 1997). If you want to make it a little healthier, you can use non-fat cream cheese and it still tastes great!

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Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 350°F Blend first 3 ingredients in processor until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; process until moist crumbs form. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool. Wrap outside of pan with double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
  • Make filling: Using electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl until smooth. Add pumpkin; beat until blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Transfer to crust. Set in roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of springform pan.
  • Bake cake until top is golden and begins to crack and center is set, abut 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove from roasting pan. Cool. Chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.5, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 148.8, Sodium 284.8, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26.3, Protein 9

Ashani Dileeshika
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Umaid Ali
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This cheesecake is the perfect fall dessert. It's light and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness.


asraf arif
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I've never made a cheesecake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cheesecake turned out perfect!


gina firmature
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


rafi hero
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The spices really balance out the pumpkin flavor.


Innocent Ahmad
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover. It's the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any other fall gathering.


Imam Ail
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This is the best pumpkin cheesecake I've ever had. The crust is perfect and the filling is so smooth and creamy.


M Ku0ram M khoram
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This cheesecake is amazing! I love the way the pumpkin and spices complement each other.


Saad Shakeel
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The cheesecake was a little dense for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


Zubeda Eshery
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a good recipe.


Khlil Khlil
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I love the unique flavor of this cheesecake. The pumpkin and spices make it a really special dessert.


Rana Asim
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This cheesecake is perfect for fall. The pumpkin and spices give it a cozy and comforting flavor.


Kevin Bujak
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This cheesecake is so delicious! The pumpkin flavor is subtle, and the spices add a nice warmth.


Husnain G
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The cheesecake was easy to make, and the results were amazing. The pumpkin and spices were the perfect combination.


ufgug ggdggu
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Bagel Bee
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The pumpkin and spices gave it a delicious fall flavor, and the crust was perfectly crispy.