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Double Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake With Graham Cracker Crust
The Olive Press Oct 18, 2024 1:03:03 PM
Ingredients
2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch of ground cloves
1 pinch ground nutmeg
Crust
1 1/2 cups graham crackers - about 12 full cracker sheets
1/4 cup granulated sugar optional
1/2 tsp cinnamon optional
6 tbsp Arbequina EVOO
Preparation
Preheat the over to 350°F
Blend crackers, sugar (optional) and cinnamon (optional) until finely ground.
Add EVOO, and process until moist crumbs form. If the mixture seems too dry, add water or milk, a tablespoon at a time.
Press the crumb mixture into the pie pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the crust is a deep golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Preheat the over to 325°F
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
Set aside 1 cup of the batter, then spread the remaining g batter over the crust.
Mix pumpkin puree and spices into the 1-cup batter and spoon it over the cheesecake layer, spreading to the edges.
Bake for 35-40 minutes in a 9" pie pan until slightly jiggly in the center.
cook on the counter, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Before service, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and enjoy!