Pumpkin Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Directions:.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
3. 3
   Spray 9-inch springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
4. 4
   Add graham cracker crumbs; shake to coat pan evenly.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine pumpkin and ricotta cheese in food processor or blender; process until smooth.
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   Add sugar, flour, milk powder, cinnamon, allspice, egg white, evaporated skim milk, oil, and vanilla; process until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour mixture into prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Reduce oven temperature to 275 degrees; bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn off oven; leave cheesecake in oven with door closed for 1 hour.
12. 12
    Remove from oven; cool completely on wire rack.
13. 13
    Remove sprinform pan side.
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    Cover cheesecake with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 2 days.
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    Garnish with fresh fruit, if desired.