Behold! A symphony of autumnal flavors! This layered cheesecake boasts a creamy pumpkin filling nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust, crowned with a decadent pecan pie topping. It's Thanksgiving on a plate, guaranteed to elicit gasps of delight.

Follow The Directions

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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Crush graham crackers: Place graham crackers in a zip-top bag and crush until finely crumbled. Mix with melted butter until evenly moistened. (5 minutes)

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Press into pan: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to create a cohesive crust. (5 minutes)

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Prepare cream cheese filling: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. (10 minutes)

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Layer the cream cheese filling: Spread about 1 cup of the cream cheese filling evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust. (2 minutes)

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Prepare pumpkin filling: In the remaining cream cheese filling, add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and ground cinnamon. Beat until thoroughly combined, ensuring a uniform color and consistency. (5 minutes)

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Pour pumpkin filling: Carefully pour the pumpkin filling over the layer of plain cream cheese filling in the springform pan. (2 minutes)

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Bake the cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the filling is set but still has a slight wobble in the center. (35 minutes)

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Prepare pecan topping: While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the pecan topping. In a separate bowl, beat the egg until foamy. Mix in brown sugar, melted butter, white sugar, and milk. Stir in the chopped pecans. (10 minutes)

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Add pecan topping: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and evenly pour the pecan topping over the pumpkin layer. (2 minutes)

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Final bake: Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is completely set. (10-15 minutes)