Crockpot Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and butter until combined. Press onto bottom of a 6-in. springform pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin, pie spice, and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. Cover securely with foil.

Pour 1 cup of water into a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place springform pan on a trivet or make a foil sling to lower the pan onto the trivet, taking care not to let the sling touch the cheesecake.

Cook, covered, on high until center is almost set, about 3 1/2 hours. Turn off heat; leave covered and let stand 30 minutes. Remove springform pan from slow cooker; remove foil. Cool cheesecake on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate, covered, until cold, about 2 hours.

If desired, serve with whipped cream.