Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake has a Praline topping that just melts in your mouth. It’s a beautiful cake for the holiday, or just because.
– graham cracker crumbs – ground pecans – butter melted – light brown sugar
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a bowl until well blended. Press mixture on the bottom and up the sides 1-1/2 inches of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract at medium speed with an electric stand mixer until blended and smooth.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition. Over beating at this stage can cause your cheesecake to crack while baking.
Add pumpkin, and lemon juice, beating until just blended. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes until almost set.