LAYERED PUMPKIN DESSERT

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Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big holiday meal. There's never a morsel left!-Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
PUMPKIN FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar and eggs until fluffy. Pour over crust. Bake 15-20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., In the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°; remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl; wipe out double boiler. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; cool., In the double boiler, whisk egg whites and remaining sugar over low heat until temperature reaches 160°. Remove from heat; using a mixer, beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. , Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pumpkin layer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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