Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that's perfect for fall festivities. But why settle for a plain pumpkin pie when you can add a delicious cream cheese layer and a crunchy graham cracker crust? This Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
Ingredients:
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Make the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.
3. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Pour mixture into cooled crust.
4. Make the Pumpkin Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Pour mixture over cream cheese layer.
5. Bake the Pie: Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
Variations:
There are many ways to customize this Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust recipe to your liking. Here are a few ideas:
- Add a streusel topping made with brown sugar, butter, and pecans
- Use ginger snaps instead of graham crackers for the crust
- Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra indulgent treat
Conclusion:
This Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie With Graham Cracker Crust is the perfect dessert for fall gatherings. The combination of the creamy cream cheese layer, spicy pumpkin filling, and crunchy graham cracker crust is simply irresistible. Plus, it's easy to customize with your favorite toppings and variations. Give it a try and impress your guests with this delicious and unique pumpkin pie recipe.
