PUMPKIN WALNUT CHEESECAKE

Pumpkin Walnut Cheesecake image

One of my friends gave me this recipe, and it quickly became a family favorite. I especially love making this dessert for Thanksgiving. But be forewarned-you can't eat just one slice! -Susan Garoutte, Georgetown, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
5 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of prepared pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, cream, cinnamon and cloves until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake at 325° for 1 hour. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Stir in walnuts. Carefully sprinkle over hot cheesecake. , Bake 45 minutes longer or until center is just set. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667 calories, Fat 43g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 187mg cholesterol, Sodium 379mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 11g protein.