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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping

Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 14 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/3 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten; SOUR CREAM LAYER:; 2 cups sour cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Additional ground cinnamon; OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:; Caramel sundae syrup; Chocolate syrup; Whipped cream; Chocolate curls; Ground cinnamon

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + cooling Bake: 1 hour + chilling

Makes

14 servings

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023

Instead of a traditional pie, I like to surprise holiday guests with a silky cheesecake. Make it a day ahead and let it chill overnight. It's one less thing you'll have to make on the big day. —Dorothy Smith, El Dorado, Arkansas

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Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
SOUR CREAM LAYER:
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional ground cinnamon
OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
Caramel sundae syrup
Chocolate syrup
Whipped cream
Chocolate curls
Ground cinnamon

Directions

In a small bowl, combine crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1-1/2 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, milk, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until center is almost set.
In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread over filling. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Chill overnight.
Remove sides of pan. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 329 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 85mg cholesterol, 189mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping

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