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pumpkin pie with a twist

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
Sauk Village, IL

This is the only pumpkin pie that my husband will eat. It sort of taste like a pumpkin cheesecake, and I think that is why he likes it so much.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8 people
prep time 20 Min
cook time 55 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin pie with a twist

  • 1
    extra serving size graham cracker crust, or deep dish pie shell
  • 1 pkg
    8 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1 c
    granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 lg
    egg plus 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • 1 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice
  • whipped cream for topping
  • 2 c
    canned pumpkin, mashed
  • 2 tsp
    pumpkin liqueur (optional)

How To Make pumpkin pie with a twist

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. If using the deep dish frozen pie shell pierce pie crust with tined fork, and then prebake pie crust for at least 10 minutes, before adding the pie filling. If using the extra serving size ghaham crust, omit this step.
  • 2
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Then add sugar and salt, and continue to beat until mixed.
  • 3
    Add the egg and egg yolks, evaporated milk and melted butter, beating until well combined. Add vanilla, pumpkin liqueur and spice, and beat until blended. Pour the filling into the pie crust, and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until center is set.
  • 4
    Place pie on wire rack, and cool to room temperature. Top with whipped cream or whipped topping before serving.
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