Now, to my favorite part of any Thanksgiving celebration: dessert.

Mike's Pumpkin Cheesecake

Mix together:

8oz.  softened cream cheese
¾ cup sugar
½ teasp. salt
1 teasp. cinnamon
½ teasp. ground cloves
½ teasp. ginger
½ teasp. nutmeg
3 eggs

Stir in and mix until blended:

1 16oz. can of pumpkin
1 teasp. vanilla

Pour into 9 inch pie shell and bake at 350* degrees (approximately 45mins) until set in middle.

Let cool and then serve.  Good luck having any leftovers of this sweet treat!