Fall Baking: Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe by Tina

This delicious cheesecake recipe can be used at gatherings, for Thanksgiving, Halloween or even as a dish to pass for a potluck.

Crust:
1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c sugar
1/3 c melted butter

Combine and press into bottom of a spring form pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.

Filling:
3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 c sugar
1/4 c brown sugar
1 1/3 c pumpkin
2 eggs
2/3 c evaporated milk
2 tbsp cornstarch
1 1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg

Beat cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add pumpkin, eggs and milk. Stir well and add starch and spices. Pour into
crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until edge is set.

Topping:
2 c sour cream
1/3 c sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Combine and gently spread over cheesecake. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Cool on wire rack. Remove sides gently and chill overnight before serving.