Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

 

Prep Time: 15 to 20 mins

Cook Time: 60 to 100 mins
Makes 6 to 8 servings

Oven Temp: 350

 

 

Crust:

 

1 envelope graham crackers

 

5 Tbsp. butter (melted)

 

1 Tbsp. sugar

 

Take your one envelope of graham crackers, put in a bowl and mash till they are very fine crumbs, almost a powder (a food processor would probably come in handy for this too).

 

Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter together, just till coated and crumbly.

 

Press onto the bottom of a 8" spring form pan. Bake for 5 min. at 350 and set aside.

 

 

Filling:

 

3- 8oz.pkgs. cream cheese, softened

 

1 cup sugar

 

1 tsp. vanilla

 

1 cup canned pumpkin

 

3 eggs

 

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

 

1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

 

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

 

1/4 tsp. allspice

 

 

Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with an electric mixer. add pumpkin eggs, and spices, beat till smooth and creamy. Pour into the crust.

 

Bake for 60 to 100 min (depending on your oven). or till the top turns a bit darker.

 

Remove from oven and allow to come to room temperature, then refrigerate. After it has thoroughly chilled, remove the pan sides and cut.

 

You can also serve topped with whipped cream.