Surprise your loved one with a sweet southwest treat for Valentine's Day! We found a yummy recipe for Southwestern Cheesecake in "From the Queen's Cookbook". Permission to reprint the recipes has been granted by Adobe Milling in Dove Creek, Colorado.
SOUTHWESTERN CHEESECAKE
- 2 cups GRAHAM CRACKER CRUMBS
- 3/4 cup SUGAR
- ½ cup MELTED BUTTER
- 3 (8oz) pkg. CREAM CHEESE
- 3/4 cup SUGAR
- 3/4 cup BROWN SUGAR
- 6 EGGS
- 2 cups PUMPKIN
- 1 cup MASHED BEANS
- PINCH OF SALT
- 2 tsp. PUMPKIN PIE SPICE
- ¼ cup HEAVY CREAM
Blend cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press firmly over bottom and sides of buttered spring form pan (9-inch). Chill. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars gradually, beating until well mixed. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time. Beat in pumpkin, beans and other spices. Add cream. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in 325-degree oven for 1 hour and 35 minutes. Add topping and bake 10 more minutes. Cool and refrigerate several hours.
Walnut Topping:
- 6 Tbsp. BUTTER
- 1 cup BROWN SUGAR
Mix until crumbly. Blend in 1 cup walnuts.
