PUMPKIN PRALINE CHEESECAKE

By pbaumgartner

(Peg's recipe)

Ingredients

• 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 c. ground pecans
• 2 Tbs. sugar
• 2 Tbs. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. butter, melted
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 3/4 c. canned pumpkin
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ground mace
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 c. plus 2 Tbs. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 Tbs. whipping cream
• 1 Tbs. cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
• Praline topping (see below)
• Whipped cream

Preparation

Step 1

Combine first 5 ingredients; mix well. Firmly press mixture into a 9" springform pan.
Combine 3/4 c. sugar, pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, spices, and salt in a medium bowl; mix well and set aside.
Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbs. sugar, mixing well. Add egg, egg yolk, and whipping cream, beating well. Add cornstarch and flavorings; beat until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture; mix well. Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 350º for 50-55 minutes. (Center may be soft but will firm when chilled.)