Pumpkin Cheesecake

Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

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RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(43)

Cook Time:
5 hr 30 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 45 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 hr 30 min
Total:: 6 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup finely ground pecans
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 14 ounce can pumpkin pulp
Sugared pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup caramel sauce
Powdered sugar

Directions

Preheat oven 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, get started on your crust. In a bowl combine the cracker crumbs, nuts, and cinnamon. Then stir in the butter. Press the crust mixture into the bottom and about 2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Now, make the filling. In a mixer bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs and yolks all at once, beating on low speed just until combined. Fold in the cream and the pumpkin pulp. It will appear broken but will bake beautifully. Pour into the crust lined pan. Place on a shallow baking pan in oven. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center appears nearly set when shaken. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen sides of the pan, and cool for 30 minutes. Chill for 4 hours before serving. Decorate with sugared pumpkin seeds and serve with caramel sauce.

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recipe Pumpkin Cheesecake
Michael Murrieta, CA 11-18-2009
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This one is a keeper. Everybody loves it.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've been using this recipe for something like eight years now. It is one of the best cheesecake recipes you'll find. It's... not anything like a pumpkin pie either, so people who don't go for the whole spiced pumpkin pie thing will like it too. A great recipe.Read more
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HEATHER San Bernardino , CA 11-14-2009
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one word...
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

DELICIOUS!!!
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Christina avalon, CA 11-08-2009
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Yummy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this cheesecake every year for the last 3 years. It is wonderful and has become a permanent part of our... Thanksgiving meal. It's so easy to make and comes out great every time.Read more
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Kathleen Yuba City, CA 10-30-2009
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Flavor was really good....
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Execution instructions are awful! I am an accomplished baker--and make cheesecake often. I had never made a pumpkin... sheesecake however, and I love Emeril, so I gave this a try. I baked it in convection oven (which usually takes a little less time), in a water bath (because I always do--it makes the cheesecake smoother and no cracks), and baked for 45 minutes. It seemed a little jiggly, but it usually does and firms up overnight in the refrigerator. When I loosened the spring form, it gushed out all over my countertop and floor! In 40+ years of baking I have never had such an outright failure. It went down the drain--there was nothing to salvage. The flavors were awesome however. I don't know if I'll give this one another go, or just transfer some of the flavors to another recipe.Read more
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Andrea Seven Hills, OH 12-07-2008
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This was a hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for Thanksgiving and it was an absolute hit! I increased the recipe by 1/2 to make an 11in cheesecake and the... cooking time only a little bit longer...be careful not to over-bake...it came out so light and creamy...everyone raved about it.Read more
recipe Pumpkin Cheesecake
LISA RED HOOK , NY 11-27-2008
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LIGHT AND CREAMY PUMPKIN PIE
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Every year I make a pumpkin cheesecake for Thanksgiving diner. I made it for Thanksgiving this year and it was by far the... best I've ever had! It was easy to make and I followed the directions exactly and it was perfect!!!! Thank you, it was a big hit with everyone Read more