PUMPKIN HAZELNUT CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine ginger snaps and sugar in food processor and process until fine.
• With machine running, add melted butter and process until crumbly.
• Pat into bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
• Freeze for 20 minutes.
• In food processor or by hand, beat cream cheese, pumpkin, eggs, sugar, 1/2 cup Frangelico, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and vanilla until completely smooth.
• Pour into prepared crust and bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk together the sour cream, confectioners sugar and Frangelico for topping.
• Carefully pour over top of hot cake, smoothing with a spatula.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes longer or until edges begin to bubble.
• Remove from oven, cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
• To serve, run a small knife around the edge of the cake and then release the spring form.
• Transfer to serving platter.
• Decorate with whipped cream and whole hazelnuts.
• Leave cake at room temperature for 45 minutes before serving to improve flavor.