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A portable version of pumpkin cheesecake

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for 13 by 9-inch baking pan by folding two long sheets of aluminum foil; first sheet should be 13 inches wide and second sheet should be 9 inches wide. Lay sheets of foil in pan perpendicu­lar to each other, with extra foil hanging over edges of pan. Push foil into corners and up sides of pan, smoothing foil flush to pan. Grease foil.

Process graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and ginger in food processor to fine crumbs, about 15 seconds. Add melted butter and pulse until combined, about 5 pulses. Sprinkle mixture into prepared pan and press firmly into even layer. Bake until just starting to brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Let crust cool completely in pan on wire rack.

Using stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat cream cheese and remaining 1 1/3 cups sugar on medium-low speed until smooth, about 2 minutes. Add lemon juice, vanilla, and pumpkin mixture and mix until combined. Increase speed to medium; add eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporat­ed. Pour filling over crust and spread into even layer.

Bake until edges are slightly puffed and centre is just set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cheesecake cool completely in pan on wire rack, about 2 hours.

Refrigerat­e until thoroughly chilled, at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours. Using foil overhang, lift cheesecake from pan. Cut into 24 pieces before serving. Nutrition informatio­n per serving: 188 calories; 104 calories from fat; 12 g fat (6 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 67 mg cholestero­l; 180 mg sodium; 19 g carbohydra­te; 1 g fiber; 16 g sugar; 3 g protein.

For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https://www.americaste­stkitchen.com. Find more recipes like Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars in The Perfect Cookie.

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