Sweet Potato Cheesecake

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   Boil the sweet potato until tender, about 20 to 30 minutes.

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   Cool, peel, mash, and set aside.

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   (Should yield about 1 cup).

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 (9-inch) pie plates with thin slices of pound cake.

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   Firmly press into bottom of pans.

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   Set aside.

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   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy.

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   Gradually add sugar.

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   Mix well.

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    Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each.

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    Pour in cream.

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    Mix well.

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    Add mashed sweet potato.

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    Mix well.

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    Stir in lemon extract, vanilla extract, and nutmeg.

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    Mix well.

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    Pour into lined pans.

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    Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until center is almost set.

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    Remove from the oven and cool at least 1 hour.

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    Remove from pan, if desired, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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    Garnish as desired.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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