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Pumpkin CheesecakeCrust:
1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup oleo, melted
1/4 cup sugar
Cheese cake:
3 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup sugar
1 3/4 cups (16 ounces) Libby's Pumpkin
2 eggs
2/3 cup Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/4 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Possible topping:
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream, room temperature
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1. For crust, combine crumbs, sugar and oleo in a medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1-inch up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes. Do not allow to brown, remove from oven. Cool.
2. For cheesecake, beat cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar in large mixing bowl until fluffy. Now beat in pumpkin, eggs, and evaporated milk. Add cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and pumpkin spice. Beat well and pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 55-60 minutes or until edge is set.
3. For topping, combine sour cream, sugar and vanilla in small mixing bowl. Spread over surface of warm cheesecake. Return to oven at 350 and bake for 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Remove side of pan; chill several hours or overnight.
Jerry K. Hamrick, New Castle
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