"You're sure to draw compliments with this delectable homemade dessert from Lorraine Darocha. In Mountain City, Tennessee, she prepares it the day before by topping a from-scratch pecan crust with luscious layers of cream cheese and spiced pumpkin...."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
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2 tablespoons sugar
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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PUMPKIN FILLING:
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2 eggs
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1-1/4 cups canned pumpkin
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1 cup evaporated milk
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1/2 cup sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Dash salt
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1/2 cup chopped pecans