BROWN SUGAR & ALMOND PUMPKIN CUSTARD PIE

Brown Sugar & Almond Pumpkin Custard Pie image

Plain old pumpkin pie is fine, but for special occasions, I reach for this recipe! A tender homemade crust is topped with a crunchy brown sugar layer and then creamy pumpkin custard.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cold water
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
BROWN SUGAR LAYER:
1 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons almond paste
2 tablespoons finely chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3 tablespoons cold butter
CUSTARD LAYER:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup sour cream
1-1/3 cups canned pumpkin
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 large eggs plus 1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a food processor, combine the flour, shortening and salt; cover and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. While processing, gradually add water and vinegar until dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Roll out pastry to fit a 9-in. deep dish pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate. Trim pastry to 1/2 in. beyond edge of plate; flute edges., In a small bowl, combine the almonds, brown sugar, almond paste, ginger, flour, lemon zest and extract; cut in butter until crumbly. Spread over bottom of crust., In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, brown sugar and sour cream until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, milk, molasses and pie spice until blended. Add eggs and egg yolk; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour filling over almond layer. Cover edges of pie loosely with foil., Bake at 425° for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 375°; bake until set, 45-55 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 693 calories, Fat 38g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 343mg sodium, Carbohydrate 78g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.