Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Sauce

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“A super easy No Fail pumpkin cheesecake topped with a gorgeous brown sugar and pecan praline sauce that will wow your guests!"

- The Gingered Whisk

Key Ingredient

Pumpkin Puree

Crust – graham cracker crumbs – unsalted butter, melted Filling – full fat cream cheese – sugar – eggs – canned pumpkin puree – Vanilla Extract – ground cinnamon

Ingredients

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Praline Sauce – unsalted butter – brown sugar – cinnamon – heavy whipping cream – chopped pecans

Ingredients

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Pumpkin Cheesecake with Praline Sauce

Yield

12 Servings

Prep Time

4 Hours

Total Time

4 Hours  45 Minutes

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.

Instructions

2. Spray a 8 or 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside.

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.

Crust

2. Pat into the bottom of the springform into an even layer, and up the sides about 2″.

Crust

1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

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2. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well in between each addition.

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3. Add in the pumpkin, vanilla and cinnamon and beat until well combined.

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4. Pour the batter into the crust and bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is almost set (it will still jiggle slightly when moved but will feel firm when touched).

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5. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 1 hour in the pan.

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6. Carefully use a knife to run along the edges of the pan and loosen the cheesecake (but leave it in the pan). Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge at least 4 hours, or overnight.

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1. In a medium sauce pan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat.

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2. Allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes.

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3. Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon, heavy cream and chopped pecans.

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4. Allow to cool to room temperature before pouring over the cheesecake. Serve with Whipped Cream if desired.

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Enjoy!

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