Philly Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake

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Ingredients

  • Graham Cracker Crust:
  • 11/4 cups of ginger crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter.
  • Filling:
  • 3 pkgs (250g each) softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese
  • 3/4 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpken puree
  • a handful of toasted chopped pecans
  • a dash of nutmeg, cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

Combine 11/4 cups of ginger crumbs with 1/4 cup melted butter. Press on bottom of 9 inch springform pan.
Beat 3 pkgs (250g each) softened Philadelphia Cream Cheese and 3/4 cups sugar until smooth. Add 3 eggs, mix until just blended. Stir in 1 cup canned pumpken puree, a handful of toasted chopped pecans, a dash of nutmeg and cinnamon and pour into crust.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool completely, then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Garnish as desired.
Note: Freeze cheesecakes for up to 2 months. After cooling, cover tightly with plastic wrap, then with foil and freeze. Thaw cheesecake overnight. Garnish and serve.