Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer Pie
Description: Delight your taste buds with this exquisite Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer Pie recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This delectable dessert combines the rich flavors of pumpkin, cream cheese, and spices, creating a luscious treat perfect for any occasion, whether it’s Thanksgiving or a cozy weeknight dinner. With just a little over an hour of total preparation and baking time, this pie is a convenient option for those looking to whip up a delightful dessert in under 4 hours with minimal effort.
Recipe Category: Pie 🥧
Keywords: Dessert, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy 🍁🍰
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2900.4
- Fat Content: 173.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 81.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 957.1mg
- Sodium Content: 2241.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 276.9g
- Fiber Content: 8.7g
- Sugar Content: 154.5g
- Protein Content: 65.8g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Cream cheese | 1 block |
| Sugar | 1 1/4 cups |
| Vanilla extract | 1 tsp |
| Egg | 3 large |
| Pumpkin puree | 1 can |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1 tsp |
| Ground ginger | 1/4 tsp |
| Ground nutmeg | 1/4 tsp |
| Evaporated milk | 2/3 cup |
| Pie pastry shell | 1 unbaked |
| Whipped cream (optional) | For topping |
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to preheat.
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Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it becomes light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Egg: Beat in one large egg into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
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Layer the Pastry Shell: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly into the unbaked pastry shell, forming the bottom layer of the pie.
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Prepare Pumpkin Filling: In another mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, remaining 1 cup of sugar, salt, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground nutmeg. Mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
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Add Eggs and Milk: Blend in the two remaining large eggs and evaporated milk into the pumpkin mixture until smooth and homogeneous.
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Pour Pumpkin Mixture: Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer in the pastry shell, ensuring an even distribution.
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Bake: Place the assembled pie into the preheated oven and bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until the pie is set and the edges are slightly golden brown.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool thoroughly at room temperature.
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Optional Topping: For an extra touch of indulgence, top the cooled pumpkin pie with whipped cream just before serving.
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Serve: Slice the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer Pie into portions and serve to delight your family and friends with this irresistible dessert.
Enjoy your Pumpkin Cream Cheese Layer Pie! 🎃🥧
