Submitted by: Joan

Pumpkin pie is the traditional choice for Thanksgiving dinner. If you want something a bit updated, try pumpkin cheesecake.

Ingredients

Crust:
2/3 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons sugar
2 cups graham wafer crumbs
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Filling:
2 packages (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
4 large eggs
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Directions

Crust:

1. Combine all crust ingredients. Press into the bottom and up sides of a 9″ springform pan.

Filling:

1. In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in flour and add eggs one at a time while beating.
3. Stir in pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Pour over crust.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, until the centre is raised and set. Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate over night.

Notes

Garnish with whipped cream if desired.

This recipe is from Cheesecake.

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