Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie with Cookie Crust

Health score
5%
Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie with Cookie Crust
345 min.
8
590kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with our Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie with Cookie Crust! This luscious dessert combines the rich, creamy texture of cream cheese with the warm, spiced essence of pumpkin, creating a heavenly treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet snack, this pie is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.

The unique cookie crust, made from crushed shortbread cookies with pecans, adds a delightful crunch and nutty flavor that perfectly complements the smooth pumpkin filling. With a preparation time of just over five hours, including chilling, this pie is well worth the wait. Each slice is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for antipasti, starters, or even as a decadent dessert.

At 590 calories per serving, this pie is a rich indulgence that brings warmth and comfort to your table. The combination of spices—cinnamon, cloves, ginger, and nutmeg—evokes the essence of autumn, making it a seasonal favorite. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • 15 oz pumpkin pie filling/mix canned (not pumpkin pie mix)
  • oz cream cheese softened
  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cloves 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground ginger 
  • 0.3 teaspoon nutmeg 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 1.5 cups lightly shortbread cookies with pecans (16 cookies) packed crushed
  • cup sugar 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate.
  2. Bake about 12 minutes or until light golden brown.
  3. In large bowl, beat sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and both packages of cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup.
  4. Add all remaining filling ingredients except milk to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, until smooth.
  5. Pour into crust.
  6. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and the milk. Spoon over pumpkin mixture.
  7. Cut through cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures with knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pie plate one-fourth turn and repeat. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning.
  8. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories590kcal
Protein5.24%
Fat46.67%
Carbs48.09%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.01
Glycemic Load
37.38
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
14.50086948146%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:590.01kcal
29.5%
Fat:31.1g
47.85%
Saturated Fat:12.96g
80.97%
Carbohydrates:72.1g
24.03%
Net Carbohydrates:66.86g
24.31%
Sugar:36.18g
40.2%
Cholesterol:100.98mg
33.66%
Sodium:463.74mg
20.16%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.86g
15.72%
Vitamin A:5253.34IU
105.07%
Manganese:0.54mg
26.8%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
22.98%
Fiber:5.24g
20.96%
Selenium:12.94µg
18.49%
Folate:71.09µg
17.77%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.65%
Phosphorus:134.18mg
13.42%
Iron:2.4mg
13.35%
Vitamin B5:1.24mg
12.39%
Vitamin E:1.77mg
11.78%
Vitamin B3:1.88mg
9.41%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.49%
Calcium:80.12mg
8.01%
Vitamin K:5.93µg
5.65%
Potassium:197.9mg
5.65%
Magnesium:21.76mg
5.44%
Zinc:0.81mg
5.39%
Copper:0.1mg
5.14%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.13%
Vitamin D:0.35µg
2.34%
Vitamin C:1.88mg
2.28%