Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake

Recipe By : Lisa Lepsy
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :1:15
Categories : Baking & Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 Cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter -- melted
3 pkg cream cheese -- 8 oz. size, softened
1 can Eagle brand milk
1 can pumpkin -- 15 oz. size
3 each eggs
1 cup maple syrup -- divided
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup pecans -- chopped

Heat oven to 350.
Combine crumbs, sugar and butter, press firmly onto bottom of 9"springform
pan.
In a large bowl, beat cheese till fluffy.
Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk till smooth.
Add pumpkin, eggs,1/4 C maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix well and pour into prepared pan.
Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or untill edge springs back, center will be
slightly soft.
Cool, and chill for 3-4 hours till set.
For maple pecan glaze:
In saucepan combine remaining maple syrup, and the whipping cream.
Boil rapidly for 15-20 minutes till thickened.
Add in pecans.



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NOTES : Drizzle with warm glaze before serving chilled cake.