SPICED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE (BON APPéTIT MAGAZINE)

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This rich, delicious, and easy recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine (November 1997). If you want to make it a little healthier, you can use non-fat cream cheese and it still tastes great!

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup pecans (about 4 ounces)
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons sugar
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Make crust: Preheat oven to 350°F Blend first 3 ingredients in processor until nuts are finely chopped. Add butter; process until moist crumbs form. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Bake until lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool. Wrap outside of pan with double thickness of heavy-duty foil.
  • Make filling: Using electric mixer, beat first 4 ingredients in large bowl until smooth. Add pumpkin; beat until blended. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until smooth. Transfer to crust. Set in roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come 1 inch up sides of springform pan.
  • Bake cake until top is golden and begins to crack and center is set, abut 1 hour 45 minutes. Remove from roasting pan. Cool. Chill overnight. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; keep chilled).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.5, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 20.7, Cholesterol 148.8, Sodium 284.8, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 26.3, Protein 9

Simash Sunuwar
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but this cheesecake is an exception. It's so delicious, I can't resist it.


Terence Stevens
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This cheesecake is perfect for a crowd. It's big and impressive, and it tastes amazing.


Asjad Malik
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I was disappointed with this cheesecake. It was too bland for my taste.


Gaming Rooster
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny.


Kiara Cool
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I've tried many pumpkin cheesecake recipes, and this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Wesley Merryman
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This cheesecake is so good! I highly recommend it.


Secret Twilight
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out. It was still tasty, but it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be.


Ryu27
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This cheesecake was a little too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Sonia CreativeMinds
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I made this cheesecake for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Cantora Ac√°cia Vieira
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This cheesecake is perfect for fall. The pumpkin flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


SØHÅG RÂÑÁ
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I'm not a big fan of pumpkin, but I loved this cheesecake. The spices really balanced out the pumpkin flavor.


Monalia Taimalie
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This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so rich and creamy.


Palesa Letsie
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I had some trouble getting the crust to set, but the cheesecake itself was delicious.


David Fitchett
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Emmanuella Ifedirichukwu
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I love the combination of pumpkin and cheesecake. This recipe is a keeper!


Aamir Malik
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it tastes like it came from a bakery.


Queen Fortunate
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Papo pathan Papo pathan
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This cheesecake was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The pumpkin and spices gave it a delicious fall flavor, and the crust was the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.