Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 c. gingersnap crumbs
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 3/4 c. milk
  • 1 (16 oz.) can pumpkin or 2 c. mashed cooked pumpkin
  • 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 c. chopped pecans, toasted

Method

  • Combine gingersnap crumbs and butter and stir well.
  • Press into a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, eggs and sugar.
  • Beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Spread over crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350° for 18 to 20 minutes or until set.
  • Cool.