Almond Crunch Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
- 4 c. Graham cracker crumbs
- 1 c. Granulated sugar divided
- 1/4 c. Sliced almonds minced
- 5 Tbsp. Margarine melted
- 3 pkt Cream cheese - (8 ounce ea) softened
- 4 x Large eggs
- 1/2 c. Lowfat sour cream
- 1 c. Canned pumpkin
- 2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
- 3 Tbsp. Margarine
- 1/4 c. Light brown sugar - (packed)
- 1/2 c. Sliced almonds
- 1/2 c. Flaked coconut
- To prepare cheesecake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 c. sugar, almonds and margarine; press on bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan.
- Set aside.
- In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaining 2/3 c. sugar till smooth.
- Blend in Large eggs, lowfat sour cream, pumpkin and spice.
- Pour into crust.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Turn off oven.
- Open door slightly; leave cheesecake in oven for 30 min.
- To prepare topping: Combine margarine, brown sugar, almonds and coconut.
- Spread over hot cheesecake.
- Broil 6 inches from heat source for 2 min or possibly till golden.
- Refrigerateat least 4 hrs before serving.
- Yield: 12 servings.
graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, pumpkin, margarine, light brown sugar, almonds, coconut
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/almond-crunch-pumpkin-cheesecake-63702 (may not work)