Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
"This pumpkin cheesecake recipe is easy and has just the right amount of pumpkin flavor. It tastes exactly like a cheesecake that crossed paths with a pumpkin pie - the best of both worlds. This pumpkin cheesecake is delicious by itself but is just over-the-top impressive when you add some of that caramel sauce and rum-infused whipped cream. This is the perfect holiday dessert...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (from about 12 whole graham crackers)
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6 Tbsp (3/4 stick) melted, unsalted butter
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1 Tbsp sugar
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1/2 tsp cinnamon
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3 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (about 9 oz by weight) packed light brown sugar
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15 oz can pumpkin pie mix or puree (or well drained homemade puree)
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4 large eggs
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1/4 tsp salt
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1 Tbsp real vanilla extract
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1 cup of cold heavy cream beat with 1 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp rum or vanilla
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Pumpkin pie spice to dust
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Toasted pecans
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Caramel sauce
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