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Paradise Pumpkin Pie

Name: Paradise Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches); FILLING:; 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin; 1 cup evaporated milk; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; TOPPING:; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, softened; 1/2 cup chopped pecans

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 65 min.

Makes

8 servings

Whenever I take this pie to a holiday party, potluck supper or bake sale, I take along copies of the recipe, too—I'm sure to be asked for it. With the pie's very rich taste, even a sliver is satisfying!

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Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla; mix well. Add egg; beat until smooth. Spread over bottom of pie shell. Chill 30 minutes. In a bowl, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Carefully pour over the cream cheese layer. Cover edge of pie with foil. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake 25 minutes longer. Meanwhile, mix flour, brown sugar and butter until crumbly; stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pie. Bake 10-15 minutes more or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 466 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 130mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 3g fiber), 9g protein.

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