2cupscanned pumpkin puree [about 1 and ⅓ (15-ounce) cans]
1cupgranulated sugar
¼teaspoonsalt
1large egg,plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
¼cupunsalted butter,melted and cooled
1cuphalf-and-half
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1teaspoonground cinnamon *
¼teaspoonground ginger *
¼teaspoonnutmeg *
¼teaspoonground cloves *
Whipped cream for topping, if desired
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9-inch pie crust and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Line the pastry with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or beans. Blind bake for 5 minutes, then remove the weights. Bake another 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt and beat until blended. Mix the egg, egg yolks, half-and-half, and the melted cooled butter together. Add the egg mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until blended.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set. Cool on a wire or wood rack until room temperature. Top with sweetened whipped cream if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.
Notes
(adapted from a recipe by Paula Deen)
* Substitute 1 3/4 to 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice for the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves
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Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.