Paradise Pumpkin Pie
Whenever I take this pie to a holiday party, potluck supper or bake sale, I take along copies of the recipe, too—I'm sure to be asked for it. With the pie's very rich taste, even a sliver is satisfying!
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 unbaked pastry shell (9 inches)
- FILLING:
- 1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
