Pumpkin Cheesecake…

With all the holidays coming up, I wanted to share this recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake because it is fabulous!! I have been making it for about 15 years and it is perfect and decadent!

 

Pumpkin Cheesecake

1 cup crushed gingersnaps

1/4 cup ground pecans

1/4 cup melted butter

3 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened

1 1/3 cups sugar

3 eggs

16-oz pureed pumpkin**(See note below– we don’t actually use pumpkin)

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg

1 tsp. rum flavoring

First combine the gingersnaps with pecans and butter. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Combine cream cheese and sugar, and beat with mixer until just combined. Add eggs, pumpkin, spices and rum flavoring. Beat on low speed until combined, then pour into prepared pan.

Bake in 350° oven for 1 1/2 hours or until center is nearly set when shaken. Cool, then loosen edge of cheesecake from pan with knife or spatula. Remove sides of pan when cake has cooled. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Top with chopped and halved pecans.

Enjoy!

**For my pie, I bake and puree a type of squash used in the south called a “Candy Roaster.” This makes the *best* pie, but if you cannot find that type of squash in your area, canned or pureed pumpkin will work.

Enjoy this one and have a wonderful weekend!!

Anita

10 Comments

  1. Gina
    October 28, 2011 / 1:34 pm

    Oh this looks amazing! With the caramelized sugar & the glazed pecans, I bet it tastes more than amazing.

  2. Michele
    October 28, 2011 / 2:56 pm

    Oh my gosh, this looks fantastic.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Also, thanks for stopping by "my road" blog post. We are threatened with snow in this neck of the woods next few days ;( fall is over I am afraid.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Michele

  3. Emelia DiCarlo
    October 28, 2011 / 3:43 pm

    Looks so festive and yummy Anita, I will have to try it.Thanks for posting it!

  4. Barbara F.
    October 28, 2011 / 3:51 pm

    What a gorgeous cheesecake. Bet it tastes even better. Have to try it for the holidays. xo

  5. Pinky at Designs by Pinky
    October 28, 2011 / 5:31 pm

    Anita, I made Pumpkin Cheesecake BARS the other day and the recipe was ALMOST identical! They were awesome! I also drizzled them with caramel AND chocolate ice cream sauces:):) OMGoodness!!! I will try your recipe too. Thanks for it. XO, Pinky PS I plan to post my bars on Sunday.

  6. Unknown
    October 28, 2011 / 6:43 pm

    This sounds fabulous! I love Cheesecake! Thank you for sharing.
    Blessings my Friend,

  7. Unknown
    October 28, 2011 / 9:12 pm

    This looks so delicious ~ Now I'm craving it!!! Love your beautiful single!!! I'm so happy to know of your blog now, I'm your newest follower and I look forward to lots more visits!!!

    Aimee @ ItsOverflowing

  8. Mari
    October 28, 2011 / 10:58 pm

    Hi Anita~Ohhhhh Yummy, sooooo delicious my friend 🙂

    xo~Mari

  9. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen
    October 29, 2011 / 12:48 am

    It sounds wonderful & looks beautiful!! I can't wait to give it a try…yum!!

  10. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy Kitchen
    October 29, 2011 / 12:48 am

    It sounds wonderful & looks beautiful!! I can't wait to give it a try…yum!!