INGREDIENTS
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Crust portion:
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2 cups graham wafer crumbs
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2 Tbsp ginger bread spice ( Lebkuchen spice, more about this below )
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6 Tbsp. sugar
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6 Tbsp. butter
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3 Tbsp chopped crystalized ginger
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Cheesecake portion:
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500 gr ( 2 packages ) Cream Cheese
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2 eggs
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1 cup pumpkin puree
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5 Tbsp. white sugar
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5 Tbsp. brown sugar
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1 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
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1/2 tsp. Ginger
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1/2 tsp. Nutmeg
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2 Tsp. cornstarch
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Topping Portion:
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2 cups sour cream
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3 Tbsp. sugar
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1 tsp. almond extract
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1/2 – 2/3 cup dark chocolate chips
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2 Tbsp. butter
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Candied Almonds