Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup pecans
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
2 cups cream cheese, softened ( not spreadable)
2 whole eggs
2 egg yolks
1 cup canned pumpkin puree ( not pie filling)
1 grated lemon , zest of
1 cup sour cream (i use low fat )
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Directions:

Crust:.
Pulse graham cracker crumbs, pecans in food processor.
Add butter & sugar pulse till sandy moist texture is achieved.
Cheesecake:.
Using electric mixer, lightly beat softened cream cheese.
In a separate bowl mix brown sugar & pumpkin pie spice.
Add to cheese and mix at low speed 2 minutes scraping the bowl from time to time.
Next add the egg yolks and continue to beat at low speed.
Add the whole eggs and mix thoroughly.
Now add the pumpkin puree & grated zest of lemon.
Lightly butter a non stick 10 inch springform pan and place on baking sheet.
Put the graham cracker crust mixture in the bottom and distribute evenly, packing firmly. ( I use the back of a spoon).
Bake 8 to 10 min 350°F.
Pour the cheesecake mixture into the springform pan and bake at 325F for 30 minutes.
Reduce the heat to 300F and continue to bake for another 10 - 15 minutes
Topping:.
Mix ingredients thoroughly.
Spread on cheesecake after it has baked the 15 min at lower temperature.
Return to oven for another 8 minutes.
Cake should still jiggle a bit.
Cool 8 hours or more.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	578.29 Kcal (2421 kJ)
Calories from fat	350.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.99g	60%
Cholesterol	170.97mg	57%
Sodium	337.84mg	14%
Potassium	252.18mg	5%
Total Carbs	48.59g	16%
Sugars	34.67g	139%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	6%
Protein	10.34g	21%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	1.5mg	8%
Calcium	144.7mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	270.6 Kcal (1133 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.25g	60%
Cholesterol	80mg	57%
Sodium	158.09mg	14%
Potassium	118mg	5%
Total Carbs	22.74g	16%
Sugars	16.22g	139%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	6%
Protein	4.84g	21%
Vitamin C	2.1mg	8%
Iron	0.7mg	8%
Calcium	67.7mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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