CHEESECAKE PUMPKIN DESSERT

Cheesecake Pumpkin Dessert image

My family requests this dessert each Thanksgiving. For a change of pace, I sometimes use cinnamon graham crackers instead of plain ones. -Melissa Davis, Clermont, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, sugar and spices; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9-in. tart pan with a removable bottom., For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add pumpkin and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon. Place pan on a baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1-1/2 hours. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 327 calories, Fat 24g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.