Recipe of Almond Crunch Pumpkin Cheesecake - Food Recipes

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Almond Crunch Pumpkin Cheesecake

Recipe By : Planters
Serving Size : 12
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : **Posted To Recipelu Salads

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 cup sugar -- divided 1/4 cup sliced almonds -- chopped 5 tablespoons margarine -- melted 3 packages cream cheese -- softened (8-ounce) 4 eggs 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1 cup solid pack canned pumpkin 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice ***ALMOND CRUNCH TOPPING*** 3 tablespoons margarine 1/4 cup light brown sugar -- firmly packed 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/2 cup flaked coconut In bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, chopped almonds and margarin e; press on bottom and 2-inches up side of 9-inch springform pan; set aside. In large bowl, with electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and remaini ng 2/3 cup sugar until smooth; blend in eggs, sour cream, pumpkin and spice. Po ur into prepared crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Turn off oven. Open d oor slightly; leave cheesecake in oven for 30 minutes. Spread Almond Crunch Top ping over warm cheesecake. Broil 6 inches from heat source for 2 minutes or unt il golden brown. Chill at least 4 hours before serving. Almond Crunch Topping: In small saucepan, heat margarine and brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in Slic ed Almonds and flaked coconut. ]]] SOURCE: Planters

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