Pumpkin Cheesecake

racegurl77's Note:

My mother in law sent this to me, but once again I don't like graham crackers, so i changed the crust and added the spiced whipped topping. I think its better this way, very comforting dessert. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 31 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

Crust

• 1 3/4 cups gingersnap cookies, crumbled (like bread crumbs)
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup salted butter

Filling

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temp
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 15 ounces fresh cooked pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Whipped Topping

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon clove
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon.
3. Add melted butter.
4. Press down flat into a 9-in spring form pan. Set aside.
5. For filling: beat cream cheese until smooth.
6. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar, and spices.
7. Add flour and vanilla.
8. Beat together until well combined.
9. Pour into crust.
10. Spread out evenly and place oven for 1 hour.
11. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes.
12. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.
13. While cheesecake is cooling, place spices, sugar and heavy whipping cream in a cold mixing bowl and whip until firm peaks form.
14. Use star tip of decorator and star whipped topping around edges of cooled cheesecake.
15. Serve the rest on the side.