Paradise Pumpkin Pie

We enjoyed this favorite holiday pie for Thanksgiving. The photo is the last piece left when I got in line to get mine!

A yummy layer of spicy pumpkin on top of a layer of cream cheese!  OH MY!

Just can't go wrong with that combo.  

Enjoy every creamy bite!

PARADISE PUMPKIN PIE

1 - 8 ozs. pkg. cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 c. white sugar (or xylitol, or your fav substitute)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 egg

1 - 9" unbaked pie shell

1-1/4 c. canned pumpkin

1/2 c. white sugar

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. ginger

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

dash of salt

1 c. (2% or fat free) evaporated milk 

Preheat oven to 350. In small bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar & vanilla, mixing until well blended. Add egg and beat until smooth. Spread in bottom of unbaked pie crust.

In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients; mix well.  Carefully pour mixture over cream cheese (I pour slowly from the bowl onto a big spoon so it doesn't pour directly 'into' the cream cheese) Bake 1 hour and 5 minutes. Cool. Brush with maple syrup or honey while still warm.

Tip: If using splenda, check 10 - 15 minutes ahead of time for 
done-ness. 

Serve with whipped topping. 

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