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Pecan Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

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Pecan Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 1 hour + cooling

Yield: 16 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cans (15 ounces each) solid-pack pumpkin
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions

Line a 13x9-in. baking dish with waxed paper and coat the paper with cooking spray; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla until well blended. Pour into prepared pan. Sprinkle with cake mix and drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with pecans.
Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until golden brown. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Invert onto a large serving platter; carefully remove waxed paper.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Frost dessert. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 568 calories, 33 g fat (17 g saturated fat), 94 mg cholesterol, 396 mg sodium, 60 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Pecan Pumpkin Dessert in Country October/November 2000, p51

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Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2012 by Anisoptera

Question: Has anyone ever made this ahead and frozen it?

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2012 by Gessica

This is a MUST at every Thanksgiving. It is the best pumpkin dessert I've ever tried!

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2012 by RECIPELOVER40

I get requests for this recipe from my family - immediate and extended. It has replaced pumpkin pie at our Thanksgiving feast!

Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by kellyrh

I make this again and again and even get requests to make it. A family favorite and a crowd pleaser. FANTASTIC!!

Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by JoannaRenae

An older lady from our church brought this to a potluck the month that it was issued in 2000. Since then it has been a staple to every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It has almost entirely replaced pumpkin pie, and has completely done away with the idea of pumpkin cheesecake. We cannot live without it.

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2011 by Dianne Montalban

Delicious, delicious, delicious!! Had it for the first time two weeks ago at my nephews house. Had to make it when I got home for one of my company suppers. Everyone raved about it. Definitely will make it again.

Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by lisa914326

Yuck!

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2011 by lisa914326

This was a huge disappointment. The texture was very weird and bland tasting! It should have had pumpkin spice added to it for flavor. Even my husband who eats anything I make didn't like it.:(

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2010 by maryjanesnyder

Rich, but wonderfully delicious! Simple to make.

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2010 by yardroc

Love this dessert! I have been making it for a couple of years now, and it is a favorite with everyone.

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