Pumpkin Cheesecake
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup ground pecans
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 egg yolks
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground mace
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- Whipped cream (optional)
- Pecan halves (optional)
- Combine first 5 ingredients; mix well. Firmly press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Combine 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, spices, 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 sugar, mixing well. Add egg, egg yolk, and whipping cream, beating well. Add cornstarch and flavorings; beat until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture; mix well.
- Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350 degF for 50 to 55 minutes. (Center may be soft but will firm when chilled.)
- Let cool on a wire rack; chill thoroughly. Garnish with whipped cream and pecans, if desired.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pumpkin-cheesecake-50013817 (may not work)