Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

By eaglezfan6

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
• 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• Filling
• 2 packages 8oz each cream cheese softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs lightly beaten
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon divided
• 2 tbsp chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl,combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, sugar and spices; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 10 in tart pan with removable bottom.

For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Add pumpkin and 1/4 tsp cinnamon; beat on low speed just until combined.

Pour into crust; sprinkle with walnuts and remaining cinnamon. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool for 1-1 1/2 hours.