pumpkin cheese cake with toasted pecan topping

(2 RATINGS)
74 Pinches
Cullman, AL
Updated on Oct 28, 2010

I have several Pecan trees so I have learned different ways to use and store pecans for future use. Toast, caramelize or raw. With this Pumpkin Cheese cake I use toasted pecans, chopped.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham crackers, crushed
  • 5 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • FILLING:
  • 3 - 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 3 - eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice, ground
  • WHIPPING CREAM, WHIPPED (1/2 PINT)

How To Make pumpkin cheese cake with toasted pecan topping

  • Step 1
    CRUST: Mix ingredients together, just until coated and crumbly. Press into the bottom and 2/3 way up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan. Bake in a pre heated 350 degree F. oven 5 minutes then set aside to completely cool.
  • Step 2
    FILLING: Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in a large bowl, mix until very smooth with electric mixer. Add pumpkin, eggs and spices beat again until smooth and creamy..Pour into cooled Graham Cracker crust. Bake {in pre heated oven at 350 degree F}60-70 minutes or until the top gets a bit darker. Remove from oven,place on rack and allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate.
  • Step 3
    SERVE WITH WHIPPED CREAM AND TOASTED, CHOPPED PECANS ON TOP. MAY USE CARAMELIZED PECANS THAT HAVE BEEN CHOPPED VERY FINE.

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