#Thanksgiving and Pumpkin Cheesecake
I hope everyone has
a wonderful Thanksgiving and has the opportunity to celebrate with family and
friends. For a twist on the
traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, I often make pumpkin cheesecake. If you
want to give it a whirl this year, here’s my favorite recipe. Enjoy and have a
wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Crust: Crush 10 whole graham crackers and mix with 3 tablespoons
of sugar and 3 tablespoons of butter. Press into a 10 inch cheesecake spring
pan (bottom and 2 inches up the sides). Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
Remove.
Filling: Beat together until smooth, 2 (8-oz)
packages of cream cheese (works best if softened), 1 cup of light cream, 1 cup
of canned pumpkin, ¾ cup of sugar, 4 egg yolks (save whites in a separate
bowl), 3 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½
teaspoon each of ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Beat egg whites until stiff and
gently fold into the pumpkin mixture. Pour over prepared crust and bake at 350
degrees for 1 hour. Baking times vary, so make sure the center is set. I’ve
found it often takes longer than the 1 hour noted in the recipe.
Topping: Gently mix 2 cups of sour cream, 4
tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until well blended. Spread
topping evenly over cheesecake and bake another 5 minutes. Refrigerate and
serve cold.
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