Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Instead of traditional pumpkin pie, why not try something different this Thanksgiving?  Here is a great recipe for pumpkin cheesecake pie.
 
It's very simple to make and quite delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 prepared graham cracker crust
• Whipped cream or whipped topping
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Combine softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla and beat until creamy.
• Add in eggs and pumpkin, beating until smooth.
• Stir in cinnamon and nutmeg until well blended.
• Spread the batter into the pie crust.
• Bake for 40 minutes or until center is set.
• Allow to cool, then chill overnight.
• Serve with whipped cream or whipped topping, if desired.