Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake

Instructions

1. To make the crust: In a large bowl mix together graham crackers, cinnamon, sugar and pecan meal.
2. Add butter and blend well.
3. Pour into a springform pan and press flat to the bottom and sides evenly.
4. To make the filling: Mix the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon.
5. Mix for a few minutes then add eggs, sugar, and vanilla. Blend for two more minutes.
6. Pour mixture into the springform pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour 15 min in a water bath.
7. Take out of the oven and let cool.
8. To make the topping: Mix topping ingredients, and pour evenly over the top of the cheesecake and bake for another 5 minutes.
9. Take out of the oven and adorn with 2 cups of chopped cinnamon pecans
10. Chill in the refrigerator overnight.
11. Serve to happy guests!