CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN PIE

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This creamy pumpkin pie is a little bit traditional and a little bit modern. But everyone will agree that it's delicious. -Kim Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups finely crushed pecan shortbread cookies
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon each ground ginger, nutmeg and cloves
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the cookie crumbs, flour and butter; press into an ungreased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, flour, milk and spices. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until center is almost set. Cover edges with foil during the last 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning if necessary. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 258mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.