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Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
by Carolinaheartstrings

Pumpkin Cheesecake

This is a tried and true recipe that I have made for over 20 years. It is part of Tammie and my Thanksgiving tradition and one of my family’s favorites. Hope you enjoy!

Rating: 4.3/5
Avg. 4.3/5 3 votes
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/3 cup melted margarine
  • Cheesecake:
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 3 8oz pkgs cream cheese
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin
  • 1 ¾ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 5 eggs

Directions

  1. Combine crumbs and sugar. Stir in melted margarine until fully blended. Press into bottom of 9” cheesecake pan.
  2. TIPS: The back of a spoon helps smooth and press the crumbs up the sides of the pan.
  3. I leave the pan in the fridge while I prepare the filling to help keep the sides firm.
  4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  5. Mix with an electric beater in a large bowl the cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add sugars gradually.
  7. Add eggs one at a time.
  8. Add pumpkin and spice.
  9. Pour into the prepared crust.
  10. Bake for 1 hour, 45 minutes.
  11. TIPS: Let cream cheese get to room temperature before mixing.