Pumpkin Cheesecake II

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This is a very old recipe and it seems like there are a lot of ingredients, but it is worth the effort. I use the extra whipping cream to decorate the top of the cheesecake.

Submitted by Cathy
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Servings:
12
Yield:
1 to 9 - inch springform pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs

  • ½ cup ground pecans

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • ¼ cup butter

  • ¾ cup white sugar

  • ¾ cup canned pumpkin

  • 3 egg yolks

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground mace

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

  • ⅜ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 2 tablespoons whipping cream

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and the melted butter or margarine and mix well. Firmly press mixture into one 9 inch springform pan.

  3. Combine 3/4 cup of the white sugar, the pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, ground cinnamon, ground mace, ground ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.

  4. Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and mix well. Add the whole egg, remaining egg yolk and the whipping cream, beating well. Add cornstarch and vanilla and lemon flavorings, beat batter until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Do not overbake. Center may be soft but it will firm up when chilled. Let cheesecake cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate.

797 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

407 Calories
29g Fat
32g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 407
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 38%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 320mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 70mg 5%
Iron 2mg 8%
Potassium 141mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.