POTLUCK PUMPKIN TORTE

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A local newspaper featured this potluck-friendly recipe years ago. A creamy alternative to pumpkin pie, it quickly became one of my favorites. -Peggy Shea, Lowell, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
PUMPKIN FILLING:
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) evaporated milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
TOPPING:
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine the crumbs, sugar and butter. Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish; set aside. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust. Bake until center is almost set, 25-30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. In a large saucepan, combine pie filling and evaporated milk. Bring to a boil. Add gelatin; stir until dissolved. Whisk a small amount of hot mixture into the eggs. Return all to the pan, whisking constantly., Cook and stir over low heat until mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon. Cool for 10 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Spread whipped topping over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 24g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 296mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.