You will need an 8" springform pan for this delectable treat.

Pumpkin Cheesecake

 

You will need an 8″ springform pan for this delectable treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 16-ounce pound cake mix
  • 3 eggs divided
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice divided
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • Whipped cream optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1 egg, butter and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice. Beat on low until mixture is crumbly. Press into bottom of an 8″ springform pan; set aside.

In large bowl beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sweetened condensed milk, 2 eggs, pumpkin, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon and salt. Mix until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with nuts. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until set. Cool. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Photo by Galen Ludwick Harris

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