Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 c. chopped walnuts
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, softened
  • 4 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1 (16 oz.) can solid pack pumpkin
  • 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • 1 tsp. ginger
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. cloves
  • 4 large eggs

Method

  • In 9 x 2 1/2-inch spring-form pan with hand, mix crumbs, nuts and butter.
  • Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of pan to 1 inch from top.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In large bowl with mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
  • Slowly beat in sugar.
  • With mixer on low speed, beat in pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla, salt, cloves and eggs.
  • Beat 3 minutes, occasionally scraping bowl with spatula.
  • Bake 1 hour.
  • Turn off oven; let cheesecake remain in oven 1 hour longer.
  • Remove.
  • Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cover and chill at least 6 hours.
  • Serves 16.