Pumpkin Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
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¼ cup granulated sugar.
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted.
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8 oz cream cheese, softened.
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¼ cup granulated sugar.
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1 large egg.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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16 oz cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup pumpkin puree.
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¾ cup granulated sugar.
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2 large eggs.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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1 tsp ground cinnamon.
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½ tsp ground ginger.
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg.
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¼ tsp ground cloves.
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1 cup caramel sauce.
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Whipped cream (for garnish).
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
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Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
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Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
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In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves) until smooth.
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Pour the pumpkin cheesecake layer over the cream cheese layer in the pan.
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Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
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Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.
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Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with whipped cream.
# Notes:
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This Caramel Pumpkin Cheesecake is a rich and creamy fall dessert combining spiced pumpkin with a caramel topping.
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Perfect for holiday gatherings and Thanksgiving.