Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake

This recipe is so good it should be a crime. It is so easy to make, and beyond yummy! It's become one of my absolute favorites (at least from what I manage to get before my family devours it!).

CHEESECAKE FACTORY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham crumbs 5 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp. sugar Filling: 3- 8oz.pkgs. cream cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup canned pumpkin 3 eggs 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. allspice Whipped Cream

Mix crust ingredients together, just till coated and crumbly. Press onto the bottom and 2/3 up the sides of an 8" springform pan. Bake for 5 min. at 350. Set aside.

Combine cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl, mix until smooth with an electric mixer. add pumpkin eggs, and spices, beat till smooth and creamy. Pour into the crust. Bake for 60-70 min. or till the top turns a bit darker. Remove from oven and allow to come to room temperature, then refrigerate. After it has thoroughly chilled, remove the pan sides and cut. Serve with whipped cream.