KATHY'S BROWN SUGAR CHEESE PIE

Kathy's Brown Sugar Cheese Pie image

One of the inn's most popular dessert choices is this easy-to-make pie full of old-fashioned flavor. The recipe was perfected by Mast Farm Inn's capable baker, Kathy Ragan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the crumbs and sugar; stir in the butter. Press onto bottom and sides of 9-in. pie plate. Bake at 350° for 5 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, buttermilk and vanilla; beat just until combined. Pour into crust; sprinkle with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 115mg cholesterol, Sodium 324mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.