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pumpkin pecan cheesecake

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Private Recipe by
Chrystal Cackler
Huntsville, AL

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

yield 10 -12
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 5 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin pecan cheesecake

  • 1 1/2 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter, melted
  • FOR THE CREAM CHEESE FILLING
  • 1 pkg
    (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1
    egg, lightly beaten
  • FOR THE PUMPKIN FILLING
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 1/4 c
    canned pumpkin
  • 1 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • dash
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    chopped pecans

How To Make pumpkin pecan cheesecake

  • 1
    In a small bowl, combine the pecans, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom and 3/4 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 400° for 10 minutes.
  • 2
    In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust. In another bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, milk, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt; pour over the cream cheese layer.
  • 3
    Reduce heat to 350°. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a knife inserted into pumpkin layer comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Sprinkle with pecans. Chill overnight. Remove sides of pan before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.
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