Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 90 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups graham crackers (ground)

1/2 cup ground cinnamon

1/2 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)

1 1/4 cups sugar

4 eggs

1 cup sweet potato puree (1 med sweet potato cooked and peeled)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

sour cream

2 cups sour cream

1 cup sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 325°F.
2. To make the crust:.
3. Mix all of the ingredients in a medium bowl until crumbly; press into a 10-inch springform pan and set aside.
4. Filling:.
5. Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl and beat on high with a hand or a stand mixer (using the paddle attachment).
6. Add the eggs one at a time mixing until incorporated and stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the sweet potato puree, spices, and vanilla. Beat untill just incorporated.
7. Pour the filling in the prepared pan and bake until the center is almost completely set (the center will jiggle slightly); place in the center of a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Topping:.
9. Stir the sour cream and sugar in a small bowl. Carefully remove cooled cake from pan and spread sour cream mixture on the top.

By RecipeOfHealth.com