Description
A comforting and nostalgic cheese pumpkin pie recipe that embodies the essence of autumn with its rich flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp cloves
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pie crust in a pie pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add pumpkin puree, sugars, eggs, and spices; mix until combined.
- Add vanilla extract and ensure mixture is free of lumps.
- Pour filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool on a wire rack and refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
- Serve with whipped cream and cinnamon for garnish.
Notes
Enhance flavors by cooling the pie before serving. Consider adding a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, autumn dessert, cozy recipes, holiday baking