Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

Chef #303503's Note:

Good holiday alternative.

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

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

Crust

• 1 ¼ cups gingersnap crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 3 ½ tablespoons melted butter

Filling

• 3 (8 ounce) packages soft cream cheese
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• ¾ cup sour cream
• ½ teaspoon almond extract
• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 3 large eggs

Directions:

1. For crust: in bowl, mix 1 1/4 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 3 1/2 tablespoons melted butter.
2. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F, then cool.
4. For filling: beat 3 80z packages of softened creamed cheese, 1 cup light brown sugar, 3/4 cup sour cream, 1/2 teaspoons of almond extract, for 3 minutes.
5. Beat in 3 large eggs until smooth.
6. Stir in 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree and 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
7. Pour into crust and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Transfer to rack then cool for 5 minutes refrigerate and unmold the cheesecake.
8. Garnish with ground cinnamon, whipped cream, or nutmeg and toasted pecans, if desired.

Reviews

[JessieGirl]

Me and my friend had this dessert at a restuarant and I wasn't going to rest until I found it! ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! Everyone loves it and it is soooo great around Thanksgiving and Christmas time! If you like pumpkin pie and cheesecake, this is a DEFINITE for you to try!