Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Praline

Directions

Prepare 9 inch springform pan (butter sides and bottom).

Combine graham or vanill a wafer crumbs, walnuts, melted butter and press up sides and on bottom of pan .

Chill. In large bowl, beat cream cheese until light. Gradually add sugar, flour and spices.

Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, blending well. Add pumpkin purée an d blend well.

Pour batter into chilled pan and bake in center of oven at 325℉ (160℃) for 90 minutes.

Turn off heat and let cake stand for 30 min. with door open.

Cool on rack and then chill for 2 hours and top with praline.