PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE II

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This is a very old recipe and it seems like there are a lot of ingredients, but it is worth the effort. I use the extra whipping cream to decorate the top of the cheesecake.

Provided by Cathy Brisco

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¾ cup white sugar
¾ cup canned pumpkin
3 egg yolks
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground mace
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon salt
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
⅜ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and the melted butter or margarine and mix well. Firmly press mixture into one 9 inch springform pan.
  • Combine 3/4 cup of the white sugar, the pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, ground cinnamon, ground mace, ground ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and mix well. Add the whole egg, remaining egg yolk and the whipping cream, beating well. Add cornstarch and vanilla and lemon flavorings, beat batter until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Do not overbake. Center may be soft but it will firm up when chilled. Let cheesecake cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 158.9 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.3 g, Sodium 320.4 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

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