Holidays are in full effect. I have been testing lots of recipes. This was a huge hit on my thanksgiving table this year. I love a good New York cheesecake but wanted to try creating a pumpkin cheesecake with a pecan glaze. If you’re planning on bringing anything special to a holiday party or even if you just want to have something sweet at home, this is the perfect dessert. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Filling:
3 (8oz) packages cream cheese
1 (15oz) can pumpkin purée
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 (14oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch salt

Pecan glaze:

1 cup heavy cream
2/3 cups pecans, chopped and some whole
1/3 cup maple syrup

Crust preparation:

2 cups Keebler graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoons sugar

Crust preparation:

In a medium bowl toss together crumbs…