Decadent Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Ingredients:

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
Whipped cream
Chopped pecans (optional)
A sprinkle of ground cinnamon (optional)
Directions:
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