Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter and salt until combined. Spread in a 9x13 baking dish and press evenly into the bottom of the pan.

Step 3

Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and pour over crust. Bake for 10 minutes, or just until the top starts to set. This helps keep the layers separated.

Step 4

Whisk together the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices, and salt until smooth. Pour over the par-baked cream filling.

Step 5

Bake at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes, or until the center of the pumpkin filling is set and no longer jiggles.

Step 6

Cool completely, then refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight before serving. Add a dollop of fresh whipped cream, if desired.

Step 7

Store leftovers covered in the fridge.