Mardi's Pumpkin Cheesecake

A community recipe by mardibug

Not tested or verified by Nigella.com

Introduction

This is really creamy and not too sweet! Using spicy crumbs like grahams with cinnamon or gingersnaps adds a little kick! Folks really enjoy this alternative to traditional pumpkin pie for the holidays.

Ingredients

Serves: 1 cheesecake

1 cup crumbs graham crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons butter (or margarine, melted)
16 ounces softened cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
16 ounces pumpkin (canned)
1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

Mardi's Pumpkin Cheesecake is a community recipe submitted by mardibug and has not been tested by Nigella.com so we are not able to answer questions regarding this recipe.

Combine crust ingredients. Press into bottom of a 9-in. springform pan; chill.

For filling, beat cream cheese and sugar in a large mixing bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, spices and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each.

Pour into crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes.

Meanwhile, for topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla.

Spread over filling; return to the oven for 5 minutes. Cool on rack; chill overnight.