Mix your crust ingredients and press into a greased springform pan. Try and go about 1/3 of the way up the pan on the edges.

Bake at 325 for about 10 minutes.

Remove pan and drop temp down to 300.

In a stand mixer, beat sugar and cream cheese till creamy

Add eggs, one at a time.

Add vanilla.

Add pumpkin mix and remaining spices. Mix well.

Pour mixture into pan and bake at 300 for about an hour, until it has a nice brown crust on the top.

Run knife around the pan before allowing to cool.

Cool in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.