Honey-Cinnamon Cheesecake Pie

“Top honors go to this sweet ‘n spicy cheesecake dessert--“

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
5 to 6 tablespoons cold water
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2/3 cup honey
4 eggs
[confectioner’s sugar (optional)]

In mixing bowl, stir together flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles crumbs. Add water, a little at a time, until all is moistened. Form into a ball. On lightly floured surface, roll dough to fit a 9-inch quiche pan or pie plate. Fit into pan; trim 1/2-inch beyond edge of plate. Flute edges. Set aside. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and cinnamon. Gradually add honey, beating until smooth. Add eggs; beat just until blended. Pour into prepared pastry. Bake at 350 degrees F. for about 1 hour 10 minutes or until set. [If desired, sprinkle with confectioner's sugar design.]--Sara Iles Johnston, Ithaca, N.Y.

Serves 12.

[clipped from “Better Homes and Gardens”]