Double Layer Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 (15 ounce) can of pumpkin pie filling
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together. Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
4. Mix in eggs one at a time until just blended.
5. Remove 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture and spread over the graham cracker crust.
6. In a separate bowl, mix together pumpkin pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Spread over cream cheese layer.
7. Pour remaining cream cheese mixture over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
8. Cool completely and refrigerate before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This double layer pumpkin pie cheesecake is an easy and delicious fall dessert.
• It is a combination of two classic desserts, pumpkin pie and cheesecake.
• It can be served at any special occasion.