INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups crushed graham crackers (from 14 sheets)
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1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar
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6 Tbsp salted butter, melted
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3 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened (I recommend using Philadelphia)
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1 cup packed light-brown sugar
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
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1/2 tsp ground ginger
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1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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3 large egg yolks
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caramel sauce, store bought or homemade, recipe follows
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coarse sea salt
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sweetened whipped cream, for serving (optional)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 cup salted butter
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2/3 cup heavy cream