Pumpkin Pie Help Please 7646

Here are the pumpkin pie recipes that I've accumulated. I haven't tried them all, but several come directly from the Libby's website:

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Pumpkin Cheesecake

Recipe By :Libby's Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ---Crust--- 1 1-2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1-3 cup melted butter 1-4 cup sugar ---Cheesecake--- 24 ounces cream cheese -- softened 1 cup sugar 1-4 cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 15 ounces canned pumpkin 2-3 cup evaporated milk 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 1-4 teaspoons cinnamon 1-2 teaspoon nutmeg ---Topping--- 16 ounces sour cream -- at room temperature 1-3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

PREHEAT oven to 350¡ F.

FOR CRUST: MIX graham cracker crumbs, butter and granulated sugar in medium bowl. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up side of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes (do not allow to brown). Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes.

FOR CHEESECAKE: BEAT cream cheese, granulated sugar and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in eggs, pumpkin and evaporated milk. Add cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg; beat well. Pour into crust.

BAKE for 55 to 60 minutes or until edge is set but center still moves slightly.

FOR TOPPING: MIX sour cream, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in small bowl; mix well. Spread over surface of warm cheesecake. Bake for 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight. Remove side of springform pan.

Source: "www.verybestbaking.com"

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Pumpkin Ice Cream Dessert

Recipe By :Damsel Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1-4 cups flour 1-4 cup sugar 1-4 teaspoon salt 2-3 cup butter 1-2 cup walnuts -- chopped 1 cup pumpkin 1-2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1-4 teaspoon salt 1-4 teaspoon nutmeg 1-4 teaspoon cloves 1 quart ice cream (vanilla) -- softened

CRUST: 1. Combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter; stir in nuts. 2. Place half of crumb mixture in small pan. 3. Press remaining mixture over bottom and sides of 9-inch pan. 4. Bake until brown at 375¡F: crumbs - 10-12 minutes crust - 15-20 minutes

FILLING: 1. Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly, for one minute. Cool. 2. Beat cooled pumpkin mixture into softened ice cream. Place into baked, cooled crust. 3. Top with crumbs, freeze, and serve.

Source: "Pat Zastera"

Source: "Nancy Johnson (Damsel's Neighbor - 1960s)"

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Pumpkin Silk Pie

Recipe By :Quaker Oats Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : pies-crusts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ --------------------------------

CRUST 1 cup Quaker¨ Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked) 3-4 cup all-purpose flour 8 tablespoons (1 stick) margarine or butter, melted 1-4 cup firmly packed brown sugar FILLING Two 8-ounce packages reduced-fat cream cheese, softened One 16-ounce can LIBBY'S¨ 100% Pure Pumpkin 1-1-2 cups powdered sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons vanilla 1-2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1-2 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups frozen light whipped topping (thawed) 1-4 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)

Heat oven to 375¡F.

For crust, combine all ingredients in medium bowl; mix well. Press mixture firmly onto bottom and sides of pie plate. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.

For filling, beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg and ginger in large bowl on medium speed of electric mixer until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. By hand, gently fold in whipped topping. Spread filling into cooled crust. Top with pecans, if desired. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours or as long as overnight.

10 SERVINGS

Cook's Tip: To soften cream cheese quickly, place in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until softened.

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