Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. soft butter
  • 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped pecans
  • 32 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp. cloves
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger

Method

  • Mix butter, crumbs and pecans; press over bottom of pan. Refrigerate.
  • Mix at high speed cream cheese and pumpkin; fold in remaining ingredients; blend well.
  • Pour over graham layer. Bake 1 1/2 hours at 320°.
  • Turn oven off, open door and let set 1/2 hour.
  • Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature. Serve when cool or chill.