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Crust:
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1 1/2 cups
low-fat graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup
margarine, softened
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3 tbsps
granulated sugar
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1 tsp
cinnamon
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1 tsp
ginger
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1/4 tsp
nutmeg
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Filling:
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16 ozs
fat-free cream cheese, softened
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1 cup
light brown sugar, packed
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1/2 cup
egg whites, slightly beaten
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1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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1 cup
canned pumpkin
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1 tsp
cinnamon
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1/2 tsp
ginger
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1/4 tsp
nutmeg
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1/8 tsp
cloves
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Topping:
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1 cup
light sour cream
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1/3 cup
light brown sugar, packed
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1 tsp
pure vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp
nutmeg
Preheat oven at 350. To prepare crust, combine crumbs, margarine, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Press mixture firmly into prepared pan. Chill 1 hour, or until firm. Or, bake in a 375 oven for ten minutes or until edges are brown. Cool on rack before filling. Meanwhile, to prepare filling, combine cream cheese, one cup brown sugar, egg whites, pumpkin, vanilla extract, remaining cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Pour batter into crust. Bake for approximately one hour. Cool on rack for 20 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450. Meanwhile, to prepare topping, combine sour cream, remaining brown sugar, vanilla extract, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Spread evenly on cooled cheesecake. Bake for ten minutes more. Cool and refrigerate at least eight hours before serving.