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Perfectly Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Perfectly Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake

14 ingredients 15 servings openrecipes
Perfectly Simple Pumpkin Cheesecake

"Pumpkin cheesecake is not technically a pie, but it does have a crust and has become a Thanksgiving classic. And I've simplified its crust, too: Simply lay whole graham crackers in the pan, then spread melted butter and sugar over the crackers, and bake."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

940
Calories
39g
Protein
32g
Fat
122g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Yogurt 170g plain Greek 100
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Cinnamon 1 tsp ground (2.6g) 6
Allspice 1 tsp ground (1.9g) 5
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 8 whole graham crackers
  • 1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 3/4 cups dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional garnish: Toasted or candied pecans (optional)

Directions

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By allrecipes · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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