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Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Sweet potato cheesecake recipe, a rich and delicious cheesecake perfect for your holiday dessert. Scroll down to see more sweet potato recipes.

Ingredients:

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
  • .
  • Graham Cracker-Pecan Crust
  • 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425°.

Crust:
Combine crust ingredients thoroughly; press into a 10-inch springform pan.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth; beat in flour, cinnamon, and ginger. Beat cream and well-mashed sweet potatoes in on medium speed of a hand held mixer just until well-combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared crust.

Bake at 425° for 15 minutes; lower heat to 275° and bake 1 hour longer. Turn heat off and leave in the oven to cool for several hours, or cool on a wire rack.

Serve with sweetened whipped cream or caramel sauce.

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