This incredible rich and velvety yam cheesecake with a spiced crust is cheesecake at its best.

This recipe is part of Holly's Trim & Terrific Glitz and Glamour Dessert Party, see related features links below for that article and more fabulous dessert recipes from Holly.

In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon allspice, and margarine. Pat into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and yogurt until creamy. Add yams, brown sugar, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon allspice, beating until smooth. Add egg and egg white one at a time, beating after each addition. Add vanilla.

Spoon mixture into crust. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until set. Remove from oven to cool. Refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

Nutrition Information Per Serving
Calories 308 Protein (g) 7 Carbohydrate (g) 44 Fat (g) 12 Calories from Fat (%) 34 Saturated Fat (g) 6 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Cholesterol (mg) 45 Sodium (mg) 299