MOM'S PUMPKIN STRUDEL

MOM'S PUMPKIN STRUDEL image

Provided by Ellen Schenker

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 15oz. can(s) pumpkin
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
12 sheets phyllo dough
2/3 c butter melted
1 c granulated sugar
4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 c chopped pecans (small)
1 8oz pkg cream cheese, cut into 8 slices

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. For filling, in a small bowl combine pumpkin, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Set aside. Place 2 sheets of phyllo on top of one another. Brush top sheet with some of the butter (keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from becoming brittle). In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and 4 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle a generous two tablespoons of cinnamon-sugar over the brushed phyllo. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the pecans. Place a slice of cream cheese about 2 inches from end of dough strip. Spoon a well rounded tablespoon of pumpkin mixture on top of the cream cheese. To shape, fold bottom edge of phyllo up and over the filling. Fold in sides and roll up to encase filling. Place on baking sheet seam side down. Brush with some of the melted butter and sprinkle with some cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat using 2 sheets at a time until all 12 sheets are used. Bake at 350 degrees till phyllo is golden brown Serve with whipped cream.