Ingredients

  • 1 12 cups graham wafer crumbs
  • 14 cup butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 lb cream cheese
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 12 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 12 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons icing sugar
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • toasted slivered almonds (optional)

Method

  • Combine crust ingredients in food processor, pat into a 9 inch springform pan& refrigerate.
  • Blend eggs with sugar in food processor until dissolved.
  • Add remaining ingredients& blend until smooth.
  • Pour over prepared crust.
  • Bake in preheated 350F oven until firm to the touch around the edge but still slightly jiggly in the center- about 45 minutes.
  • Let cool& refrigerate for at least 8 hours& up to 24 hours.
  • Just before serving, whip cream; beat in sugar& brandy.
  • Spread over filling& sprinkle with almonds.