Stephanie's Pumpkin Cheesecake
1/2 c Finely chopped pecans 1/4 c Firmly packed lt brown sugar 1/4 c Granula...
Ingredients
- 1/2cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4cup firmly packed lt brown sugar
- 1/4cup granulated sugar
- 1/2cup (1/4 cup) unsalted butter,
- 3large eggs
- 11/2 ts cinnamon
- 1/2tsp fresh grated nutmeg
- 1/2tsp ground ginger
Directions
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FOR THE CRUST------------------------------- 3/4 c Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 c Finely chopped pecans 1/4 c Firmly packed lt brown sugar 1/4
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stir in the butter and press the mixture into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a buttered 9 inch springform pan
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Chill crust 1 hour
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FOR THE FILLING: In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin,eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and brown sugar
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In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, cream together the cream cheese and the granulated sugar
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Beat in the cream, cornstarch, vanilla and bourbon, and pumpkin mixture
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Beat until smooth
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Pour the filling into the crust and bake in the middle of a preheated 350F oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is just set