Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

How to make Maple Pumpkin Cheesecake:

1. Preheat oven to 300 ° F.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and margarine.
3. Press firmly into a 13 X 9″ baking pan.
4. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese until fluffy.
5. Gradually add milk until smooth.
6. Add pumpkin, eggs, and ¼ cup maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix well.
7. Pour mixture into the pan.
8. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until edge springs back when lightly touched.
9. Allow to cool.
10. Top with maple pecan glaze (see below).
11. Put in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

How to Make Maple Pecan Glaze:

1. In a saucepan, add 3/4 cups maple syrup.
2. Stir in 1/2 pint whipping cream, unwhipped.
3. Bring to a boil, and boil rapidly for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
4. Mix in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.