Pumpkin pie

By socalnativelala

Ingredients

• Pumpkin Pie Filling:
• 1 - 8- ounce pkg. Cream Cheese softened
• 1 - 15 ounce can Pure Pumpkin Puree
• 1/2 cup Butter melted
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla
• 3 Eggs
• 3 cups Powdered Sugar * (may reduce to 2 ½ cups)
• 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated Nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground Cardamom
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• Homemade or premade deep dish pie crust
• Homemade Whipped Cream:
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar

Details

Level of difficulty Average
Cost Average budget

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Step 2

In mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese (ensure it is at room temperature) for 5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides often with spatula. The whisk attachment works the best to whip the cream cheese.

Step 3

Add pumpkin and mix for another 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add cooled melted butter (make sure it is not too hot) and vanilla and mix for 2 minutes.

Step 5

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 6

Add powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg , cardamom, pumpkin pie spice and salt and mix well.

Step 7

Pour filling into deep-dish pie crust and place pie plate on baking sheet. Depending on the size of your pie pan, you may have some extra filling leftover.

Step 8

Bake for 15 minutes @400 then lower the temperature of the oven to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 42 - 48 minutes.
Watch the crust carefully to make sure it isn't becoming too brown. Cover with pie cover or foil to prevent browning if necessary.