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Cream Cheese Pie

Cream Cheese Pie: Your New Fall Favorite Dessert Treat

This delightful Cream Cheese Pie combines rich cream cheese with pumpkin spices, offering a charming dessert that's perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crescent Pumpkins
  • 1 roll Crescent Dough A must for creating the flaky outer layer.
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Rich, creamy base; Neufchâtel can be substituted.
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Use pure pumpkin puree.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Adds molasses flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Adds richness.
  • 2 tbsp Corn Starch Thickens the filling.
  • 1 tbsp Spices (Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cloves, Allspice) Adjust to liking.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor.
For Decoration
  • 8 sticks Pretzel Sticks To resemble pumpkin stems.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Kitchen twine

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cream Cheese Pie
  1. In a medium bowl, blend softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin puree, egg yolk, brown sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, and your chosen spices until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Unroll the crescent dough onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 squares.
  4. In the center of each dough square, add cream cheese filling, followed by a dollop of pumpkin filling. Pinch corners to seal.
  5. Wrap each filled dough ball with kitchen twine, cinching it in sections. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Cool on the pan for about 5 minutes, remove twine, and insert a pretzel stick into the top before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pumpkin puree is well-drained and corners of crescent dough are sealed tightly to avoid leaks during baking.

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