FRESH PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

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This recipe changed our family's Thanksgiving meal FOREVER! I have replaced the traditional pumpkin pie with this cheesecake. The original recipe came from the Dixie Crystals Light Brown Sugar box in 2002. I made minor changes to enhance the flavor of this delectable cheesecake.

Provided by Stacia Hayes

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 8h

Yield 1 cheesecake, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (6 ounce) package Zwieback toast, crushed
1/4 cup light brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups pumpkin, cooked, drained WELL & mashed or 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
6 tablespoons butter or 6 tablespoons margarine
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup pecans or 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Make ahead. This needs to chill at least overnight for best quality.
  • CRUST. Toss crust ingredients together.
  • Press firmly and evenly over bottom only of lightly buttered 9-inch springform pan.
  • Chill.
  • FILLING. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese until very smooth.
  • Gradually add sugars, beating until well mixed.
  • Add eggs, one at a time.
  • Add pumpkin, spice, vanilla and cream, and mix well.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake in a 350-degree oven for 1 hours and 40 minutes (Ovens vary, so check every 10 minute after baking for 1 1/2 hours.).
  • Cool cake, then refrigerate several hours or overnight.
  • TOPPING. Combine butter with sugar in small saucepan. Over low heat, stir until sugar is dissolved. Do not overheat.
  • Pour and spread over center of cooled cheesecake, leaving about 1/2 inch margin around.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 901.2, Fat 62, SaturatedFat 33, Cholesterol 255.3, Sodium 437, Carbohydrate 79.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 73.6, Protein 11.5

Rahat Hossen
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering, but it's definitely there. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Abdul Razak
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Rand Rand
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend reducing the sugar by 1/4 cup next time.


ammad saleem
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The cheesecake is always creamy and delicious, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect.


Michael Poland
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering, but it's definitely there. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Irene Kakai
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Demetris Paraskeva
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend reducing the sugar by 1/4 cup next time.


alex ismero
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The cheesecake is always creamy and delicious, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect.


Mukotanyi Francis
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering, but it's definitely there. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Munaaba Juma
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Mariela Vega
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend reducing the sugar by 1/4 cup next time.


Johnny L Williams
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The cheesecake is always creamy and delicious, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect.


Idara Otu
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering, but it's definitely there. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Milon Islam
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I made this cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


Md shohel rana
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This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The crust was perfect and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy. I would recommend reducing the sugar by 1/4 cup next time.


mark bates
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out great. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth it. The cheesecake is always creamy and delicious, and the pumpkin flavor is perfect.


Mashwani
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any pumpkin lover! The crust is perfectly graham cracker-y and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. The pumpkin flavor is not overpowering, but it's definitely there. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Sipon Ahmod
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I made this cheesecake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and I got so many compliments. It was easy to make and turned out perfectly.


XXkadie salingerXX
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This cheesecake was absolutely delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cheesecake was so creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.


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