pumpkin cheesecake with praline topping

Name: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 3/4 cup(s) graham crackers, crushed; 3 tablespoon(s) light brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1 stick(s) butter; ## FILLING; 3 (8-ounce package(s) cream cheese; 1 can(s) (15-ounce) can pureed pumpking; 3 - eggs plus 1 egg yolk; 1/4 cup(s) sour ceam; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon(s) fresh ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground clovers; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; ## PRALINE TOPPING; 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar; 1/2 cup(s) unsalted butter; Pinch - of salt; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1 cup(s) chopped pecans

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Cheryl Kaelin

Vine Grove, KY

Updated on Feb 23, 2014

This a cheesecake that is not just for fall.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 12-14 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST
1 3/4 cups graham crackers, crushed
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 stick butter
FILLING
3 (8-ounce packages cream cheese
1 can (15-ounce) can pureed pumpking
3 - eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sour ceam
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground clovers
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
PRALINE TOPPING
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter
Pinch - of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

How To Make pumpkin cheesecake with praline topping

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For crust: In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan set aside

Step 2

For filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined. Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and place in oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-hours
Step 3

Praline Topping Combine the brown sugar, butter, cream and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a soft boil and let boil for 3 minutes. Keep an eye on it. Stirring down every 20-30 seconds. After 3 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and nuts. Allow to set for about 20 minutes to thicken up a bit.
Step 4

When ready to serve remove cheesecake from spring form pan, set on a serving plate. Spread praline topping over top. Note: This is a good way to cover up any crakes in your cheesecake.
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