Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 slice) equals 436 calories, 24 g fat
(16 g saturated fat), 55 mg cholesterol, 405 mg sodium, 51 g
carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.

Serves 3 as an appetizer, 2 as a meal. Can substitute Monterey Jack or Swiss cheese for cheddar cheese. Can substitute 1 vegetable bouillon cube and 2 1/2 cups of water for beef broth and water.

MAKES ONE 9-INCH CAKE, SERVING 12 TO 16

Depending on the oven and the temperature of the ingredients, the cheesecake may bake about 15 minutes faster or slower than the instructions indicate; it is therefore best to check the cake 1 1/4 hours into baking. Although the cheesecake can be made up to three days in advance, the crust will begin to lose its crispness after only one day. To make slicing the cheesecake easy and neat, use a knife with a narrow blade, such as a carving knife; between cuts, dip the blade into a pitcher of hot water and wipe it clean with paper towels. The cheesecake is good on its own, but the Brown Sugar and Bourbon Cream (related recipe) is a grand addition.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
We discovered a few keys to the perfect pumpkin cheesecake recipe: For a smooth and creamy texture, we blotted the canned pumpkin puree with paper towels to remove excess moisture before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients. We passed over brown sugar, which overpowered the pumpkin, in favor of milder granulated sugar. Baking the cake in a water bath in a moderate oven also helped give our pumpkin cheesecake recipe its velvety texture.

http://www.americastestkitchenfeed.com/cooking-science/2012/11/we-prove-it-gentle-heat-guarantees-smooth-custards/

This recipe makes two loaves. Freeze the extra bread, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap, for up to one month. Omit the nuts or substitute chopped walnuts, if you prefer. Check the bread after 50 minutes of baking—you may need to cover the loaves with aluminum foil for the last 10 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
2 loaves; 12 servings per loaf (serving size: 1 slice)

18 cupcakes

8 mini loaves