Old Fashioned Paradise Pumpkin Pie
This pie's three layers are sensational: The bottom is a creamy cheesecake layer, the middle is a sweet and spicy pumpkin layer, and the top is a butter pecan streusel that melts and mingles with the pumpkin layer as it bakes.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To Make Cheesecake Layer: In a medium mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, then add vanilla extract and 1 egg. Beat mixture until light and smooth. Chill mixture for 30 minutes, then spread into pastry shell.'}
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{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'To Make Pumpkin Layer: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.'}
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{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Pour pumpkin mixture over cream cheese layer. Cover edges of crust with aluminum foil.'}
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{'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove foil from edges and bake an additional 25 minutes.'}
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{'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To Make Pecan Streusel Layer: While pie is in oven, combine flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar in a small bowl. Mix well, then add softened butter or margarine and stir until ingredients are combined. Mix in pecans.'}
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{'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'After pie has been in oven for 50 minutes, remove and sprinkle pecan streusel evenly over top. Bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (8 servings total)