cheese and pumpkin pie

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 3/4 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 3 - eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 ounces pecan halves

How To Make cheese and pumpkin pie

  • Step 1
    Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon and sugar in a heat-resistant, non-metallic, 8 1/2-inch round cake pan.
  • Step 2
    Press cracker crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of pan.
  • Step 3
    Heat uncovered, in microwave oven 2 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Allow to stand and cool.
  • Step 5
    Cream cream cheese until smooth in a large, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl.
  • Step 6
    Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth.
  • Step 7
    Heat, uncovered, in microwave oven 4 minutes, stirring every minute.
  • Step 8
    Pour into crust and heat an additional 6 minutes or until custard is puffed around edges and still slightly soft in center.
  • Step 9
    Chill at least 5 hours before serving.
  • Step 10
    Arrange pecan halves on top of pie before serving.

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