PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH PECAN CRUST

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Crust image

A combination of cheesecake and pumpkin pie. For lovers of both!

Provided by Carol

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
5 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 (3.5 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
½ cup milk
3 cups pumpkin puree
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, butter or margarine, and 1 cup chopped pecans. Beat until thoroughly combined. Press mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 2 cups of the whipped topping, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Spread evenly over cooled crust.
In a large mixing bowl combine pudding, milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and 2 more cups of whipped topping. Stir until thoroughly combined. Spoon mixture over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining 1 cup of whipped topping. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped pecans if desired. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53.6 g, Cholesterol 66 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 492.3 mg, Sugar 33.9 g