Paradise Pumpkin Pie I

This double-layer pie has a cheesecake-like filling and a smooth pumpkin custard top. It's the best of all dessert worlds.

• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch salt
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 (9 inch) pie shell
• 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a small mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat well, then add 1 egg and mix until thoroughly combined. Spread onto the bottom of pie shell and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well, then pour the mixture over the cream cheese layer.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until set in center. Cool, then brush top with maple syrup.