Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

• 16 ounces pound cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 2 tbsp. melted butter
• 4 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, divided
• 8 ounces softened cream cheese
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1 can pumpkin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• Whipped cream, if desired

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine together the cake mix, 1 egg, butter, and 2 teaspoons of the pumpkin pie spice. Beat on low so that mixture is crumbly, not creamy.
3. Pour mixture into a 13x9 inch cake pan. Press down firmly to prevent gaps in the cake.
4. Beat the cream cheese until light. Pour in the milk, 2 eggs, pumpkin, and spices.
5. Blend until well mixed.
6. Pour over cake and top with walnuts.
7. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until set. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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