Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

Made in Cindy's Kitchen, North of Wiarton.  Recipe adapted from Allrecipes.com

Crust:

1 1/4 cup graham crumbs

2 Tbsp. sugar

1/8 Tsp. ground ginger

1/4 cup butter or margerine, melted

Mix crumbs, sugar, and ginger; add melted butter.  Press into 9" pie plate.  Set aside.

Filling:

1 - 250 g (8 oz) pkg of Cream Cheese (I used "light")

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 eggs, beaten

1 - 14 oz can solid packed pumpkin puree

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (35%)

1 tsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/2 tsp. Salt

In a large mixing bowl combine cream cheese and brown sugar; beat until smooth, then add eggs, pumpkin, and cream.  Mix well.  Stir in Pumpkin Spice and salt.  Pour into pie shell.

Bake in preheated 350* F Oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until set in center.  Chill before serving.  Garnish with whipped cream if desired.