Pumpkin-Orange Cheesecake with Chocolate Crust & Salted Caramel Recipe - (4.6/5)

Ingredients

• CRUST:
• 1 (9-ounce) package chocolate wafer cookies
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• FILLING:
• 3 (8-ounces each) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• Zest of 2 medium oranges
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• TOPPING:
• 6 tablespoons store-bought caramel topping
• 1/8 teaspoon table salt
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
• Flaked salt* (such as Cyprus sea salt flakes or Maldon salt), for garnish