INGREDIENTS
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2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup to 3/4 cup unsalted butter (melted (I prefer 3/4 cup for a moist and dense crust, some commenter's prefer less))
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 1/2 tsp. salt (divided)
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2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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2 lb (four 8-ounce packages cream cheese) softened
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin
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6 large eggs (lightly beaten)
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1 tbsp. vanilla extract
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2 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
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1 tsp. ground ginger
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1/4 tsp. ground cloves
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Whipped cream
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Chopped pecans