Description
A delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall with rich pumpkin flavors and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- Pumpkin puree: 1 cup (canned or homemade)
- Brown sugar: 3/4 cup
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cloves: 1/4 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese: 8 oz (softened)
- Graham cracker crust: 1 (9-inch, store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by crushing graham crackers and mixing with melted butter and sugar, then bake.
- Mix the ground spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) in a bowl.
- Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and vanilla extract with the mixed spices, then blend with softened cream cheese.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the pie at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent cracks.
- Pre-bake the crust to prevent sogginess.
- Allow cooling time for easier slicing.
- Taste the filling before baking to adjust flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Dessert, Fall, Spices, Pie