Pumpkin Cheesecake

[canesfan804]

This is a nice twist on the standard cheesecake. Really good for holidays.

Pie Crust

Mix 3 cups of graham cracker crums, 3tbsp sugar, 1/2 cup chopped pecans and 2/3 stick of melted butter. Press onto bottom and sides of 9" springform pan. Add cinnamon or ginger to mix if desired.

Filling

3 packs of Philly creamcheese (SOFTENED)
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 tsp cinnamon
a touch of cloves and nutmeg
3 eggs

Mix creamcheese, pumpkin, sugar, vanilla, and spices until well blended. Add eggs one at a time until well blended.

Pour onto crust

Bake at 350 for about 45-50 mins or until center is almost set.

Referigerate for at least 3 hrs.

Serve with or without Cool whip

Also can put pecans on top if desired. (after cooking)

[gbrice75]

Thanks for the recipe - but I was hoping for something geared towards our goals here, e.g. a high protein, low carb/fat version. Splenda/Stevia instead of sugar, applesauce instead of butter, etc.

[canesfan804]

There was a thread on best pies last night that got me wanting some junk. So I figured I'd post my favorite. Add a few scoops of proetin powder or just drink a shake with it. Would be a good post workout meal.