Spiderweb Pumpkin Cheesecake

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A tasty and wonderful looking cheesecake for halloween.

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Steps

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Combine wafer crumbs and butter.

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Press onto the bottom and 1 inches up the sides of a greased 10-in.

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Springform pan.

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In a mixing bowl , beat cream cheese and sugars until smooth.

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Add eggs.

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Beat on low speed just until combined.

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Whisk in pumpkin , cornstarch , vanilla and pumpkin pie spice just until blended.

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Pour into crust.

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Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until center is almost set.

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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

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Combine topping ingredients.

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Spread over filling.

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Bake at 350 for 6 minutes.

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Cool on a wire rack for 10 minute.

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Carefully run a knife around the edge of pan to loosen.

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Cool 1 hour longer.

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Refrigerate overnight then remove from pan.

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In a saucepan , bring the sugar , cream of tartar and water to a boil over medium heat.

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Boil , without stirring , until mixture turns a light amber color and candy thermometer reads 350.

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Immediately remove from the heat and stir.

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Cool , stirring occasionally , for 10-15 minutes or until hot sugar mixture falls off a meta.

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Ingredients

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chocolate cookie crumbs, butter, cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, solid pack pumpkin, cornstarch, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, sour cream, cream of tartar, water, semisweet chocolate