Autumn Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup caramel topping

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, and melted butter until combined.
4. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and allow to cool.
6. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, flour, ginger, nutmeg, and cardamom until smooth and creamy.
7. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition.
8. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
9. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
10. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is almost set.
11. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
12. Once the cheesecake has cooled, spread the caramel topping over the top and serve.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe calls for ground nutmeg, ground ginger, and ground cardamom, all of which are traditional autumn spices.
• Caramel topping is a great way to add a touch of sweetness to this rich and creamy cheesecake.
• This cheesecake can be served chilled or at room temperature.