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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

Indulge in this irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie! Baked in a buttery pecan shortbread crust, this creamy, spiced pumpkin filling is surprisingly easy to make. The perfect fall dessert, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 336.5 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

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How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

  1. **Make the Pecan Shortbread Crust:** Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, and 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  2. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie plate.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
  5. **Make the Pumpkin Filling:** In a large bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger until smooth.
  6. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cream cheese mixture.
  7. Stir 1/4 cup milk into the reserved cream cheese mixture.
  8. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture into the cooled crust.
  9. Spoon the reserved cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin mixture.
  10. Using a knife, swirl the two mixtures together in an 'S' shape.
  11. Cover the edges of the crust with a 2- to 3-inch strip of aluminum foil to prevent over-browning.
  12. **Bake:** Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 35-40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove the foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
  13. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
  14. **Chill:** Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

103g

Fat

59g

Carbs

11g

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