Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Start a new holiday tradition this year by serving this SeaWorld and Busch Gardens favorite instead of pie.

Ingredients:

1 lb 2 ounces cream cheese

6.5 ounces granulated sugar

2 ounces liquid eggs

2 ounces egg yolks

6.5 ounces heavy cream

1 ounce flour

¼ ounce corn starch

Dash of nutmeg

7 ounces mashed pumpkin

4 ounces graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons butter

Directions:

Crust

1. Mix the graham cracker and butter together.

2. Place at the bottom of the 9” round greased pan.

Cheesecake

1. Mix rest of ingredients together in a mixing bowl using a whisk.

2. Add mixture to 9” round pan.

3. Place in oven at 260 degrees for 90 minutes.

4. Place on counter top and let cool for 2 hours.

For best results, bake a day before to allow time to cool and set properly.

To serve cheesecake, remove from pan and place on decorative holiday plate. Cut into 8 slices and garnish with whipped cream.