Fluffy Pumpkin Cheese

DELICIOUS PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs or gingersnap crumbs
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 24 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup cooked or canned pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice 
• whipped cream

Directions 

1. Combine first 3 ingredients and press into the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of a 9" springform pan.  
2. Bake at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.  
3. Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.  
4. Add eggs, pumpkin, and spice; beat until just combined.  
5. Pour into crust.  
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 1hour.  
7. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.  
8. Run a knife around the edge to loosen and cool 1 hour longer.  
9. Refrigerate until completely cool. 
10. Remove sides of pan and serve.  
11. Garnish with whipped cream.  

Enjoy