Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Use pulsing action of food processor to process gingersnaps and nuts until finely chopped.
3. 3
   Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
4. 4
   Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended.
5. 5
   Add pumpkin, spice and vanilla; mix well.
6. 6
   Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended.
7. 7
   Pour over crust.
8. 8
   Bake 1 hour 20 min.
9. 9
   to 1-1/2 hours or until center is almost set.
10. 10
    Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim.
11. 11
    Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours.