How Do You Make A Pumpkin Cheesecake? One 8oz. Cream Cheese Or Three 8oz. Cream Cheese?

I Was Watching "Paula Dean" Bake A Cheesecake & On The Episode She Said To Put Three 8oz. Package(s) Cream Cheese In The Mix, But When I Looked Her Recipe Up On The Internet It Said To Use One 8oz. Package Of Cream Cheese. If You're Wondering, Yes... They Were Both The Same Size & Same Exact Mix Otherwise. If You Can't Come Up W/Anything Specifically About "Paula Dean's" Way Of Doing It Any Advice Would Be Greatly Appreciated!