Pumpkin Desserts
In honor of Halloween coming this month, here are six Pumpkin Desserts. Check out the Pumpkin Chai Latte Bars, the Pumpkin Pudding, and the rest of today's yumminess. Enjoy!
NO-BAKE PUMPKIN DELIGHT
This yumminess is from Kelli Foster at the kitchn.
For this recipe, Kelli wrote, "Packed with four dreamy layers of pumpkin mousse, creamy cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and toasted pecans, this no-bake dessert will be the hit of Thanksgiving."
She goes on to write, "Pumpkin delight is truly the seasonal dessert that has it all — and you don’t even have to turn on your oven for this one! Not only does this tall, layered dessert look beautiful and impressive, but it’s also totally delicious. Impossibly creamy without being too sweet or too rich, this dessert has a buttery, cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust with layers reminiscent of no-bake cheesecake and lush pumpkin mousse, plus a thick blanket of whipped cream on top.
"It’s worth noting that there are a number of steps in making this dessert, so it’s not exactly “quick to throw together,” yet I promise that each step is easy to follow."
Prep Time: 35 to 45 minutes; Cook: 1 minute; Serves: 9 to 12
To view this online, as well as to read a few tips for this, go to https://www.thekitchn.com/pumpkin-delight-recipe-23600043.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
12 full-size graham crackers (about 6-1/2 ounces), or 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups cold heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 tablespoons water
2-1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
Place 16 ounces cream cheese on the counter. Let sit at room temperature until softened, about 45 minutes. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan that’s at least 2 inches tall with 2 sheets of parchment paper, positioning them perpendicular to each other, so that the parchment hangs at least 2 inches over all 4 sides of the pan to form a sling.
Melt 1 stick unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until mostly melted, 40 to 60 seconds total (it will melt completely as it sits). (Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.) Set aside to cool slightly.
Break 12 whole graham cracker sheets into rough pieces and place in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Add 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Process until the crackers are the texture of sand, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the butter and pulse to combine, 6 to 8 (1-second) pulses. (If using graham cracker crumbs, just stir 1-1/2 cups crumbs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and butter together in a medium bowl.)
Transfer the mixture to the baking pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or your fingers to press the crumbs into an even layer, making sure to reach the edges and fill the corners. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
Place 2 cups cold heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using an electric hand mixer). Beat with the whisk attachment on high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to another bowl.
Place the cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in the bowl of the stand mixer (no need to wipe clean). Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until light and very fluffy, scraping down the sides with a flexible spatula halfway through, about 3 minutes total.
Transfer half of the whipped cream (about 2 cups) to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold together with a flexible spatula until just combined. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture (about 2 cups) into the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Place 3 tablespoons water and 2-1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin in a small microwave-safe bowl and whisk well to combine breaking up any lumps. Microwave on HIGH power for 5 seconds. Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved.
Add the gelatin mixture, 1 (15-ounce can) pumpkin purée, the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the remaining cream cheese mixture. Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 30 seconds.
Dollop over the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spoon the remaining whipped cream over the pumpkin layer and spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
When ready to serve, coarsely chop 1/4 cup pecans if desired. Grasping the excess parchment, transfer the pumpkin delight slab to a cutting board. Sprinkle with the pecans and dust with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut into 9 to 12 pieces, wiping the knife between each cut for cleaner cuts.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
LIBBY'S FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE
I got this from the Libby's brand canned pumpkin label.
Ingredients
3/4 C sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 oz) Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Directions
Beat eggs in large bowl. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, & cloves in small bowl. Stir sugar-spice mixture & pumpkin into eggs. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
Pour into pie shell.
Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Note: Do not freeze, as this will cause crust to separate from filling.
1-3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice may be substituted for the cinnamon, ginger & cloves; however, the taste will be slightly different.
PUMPKIN CHAI LATTE BARS
This is from allrecipes, and begins, "These pumpkin chai latte bars are pumpkin-pie-like bars that sit atop a buttery shortbread crust, and get an extra boost of flavor from Chai tea. These require a good amount of time in the fridge, so plan ahead."
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Chill Time: 4 hours; Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes; Servings: 12
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/pumpkin-chai-latte-bars-recipe-11801788.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups half and half
3 chai tea bags (such as Twinings® Chai)
Crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs, at room temperature
Directions
Place half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until mixture just begins to simmer, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Remove pan from heat and add in chai tea bags. Allow mixture to steep, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
For crust, beat butter, white sugar, vanilla and salt together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and combined. Add in flour and beat on low speed until mixture comes together to form a soft dough. Press dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven and until crust looks just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, for filling, in the same bowl you used for crust (no need to wipe out the bowl), beat together pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice with an electric mixer until smooth and combined.
Remove tea bags from half-and-half mixture. Squeeze bags to remove as much moisture from them as possible; then discard tea bags. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually pour half-and-half mixture into pumpkin mixture; beat until all is thoroughly incorporated. Add in eggs and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Once crust has cooled for 5 minutes, pour filling evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until bars are puffed and there is only a slight jiggle in the center of the filling, 50 to 55 minutes. Allow bars to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours to overnight.
Once bars have chilled, lift them out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars.
If desired, served topped with a lightly sweetened whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. plus 1 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted
16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. each ginger & nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 pt. sour cream (2 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla
Whipped cream; toasted, sliced & whole unblanched almonds (optional)
Directions
Mix crumbs with 1 tablespoon sugar & the melted butter until blended. Press onto bottom of 8 or 9 inch springform pan; chill. Beat cream cheese & 3/4 cup sugar until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, spices & salt. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Pour into prepared crust. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 50 minutes. Remove cake; raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Mix well sour cream, remaining 1/4 cup sugar & the vanilla. Spread over filling. Bake 8 minutes. Cool cake on rack. Remove sides of pan; chill cake. Before serving, garnish with border of whipped cream and/or almonds.
PUMPKIN PUDDING
I realize that this recipe (which comes from the January 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times) is perfect for autumn, with an abundance of pumpkin recipes, but it’s still yummy enough to have year ‘round.
This recipe begins, “The holidays are fading fast, but that doesn’t mean that the season’s favorites—pumpkins and cranberries—have to go with them. This easy-to-assemble pudding is just as good warm or chilled.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pumpkin-pudding/.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla soymilk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant tapioca pearls
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste
Pinch of salt
1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée
2 cups mixed dried fruits, including cranberries, raisins and apples
1 cup toasted pecan halves, as garnish, optional
Directions
Put 1-1/2 cups soymilk and vanilla extract into saucepan, and stir in tapioca pearls. Stir remaining 1/2 cup soymilk with cornstarch, and, when well mixed, stir cornstarch mixture into tapioca mixture. Let sit 5 minutes.
Heat soymilk mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pudding begins to thicken, about 7 minutes. Whisk in sugar and salt, stirring to remove any lumps.
Stir in pumpkin purée and dried fruit. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, and spoon into heatproof serving bowl. Serve warm, or refrigerate.
To serve, garnish with toasted pecans, if using.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 290; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 67 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 41 g; Vegan
GINGER PUMPKIN PIE
Kathy Kingsley also wrote for The Spruce Eats. She wrote, “Flavored with fresh ginger and honey, this pumpkin pie is sure to become one of your go-to holiday recipes.” Prep Time: 35 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes; Total Time: 85 minutes; Yield: Serves 8
As with the last recipe, the old link for this no longer works, but I wanted to give credit to who came up with it.
Ingredients
Pastry
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons ice water
Pumpkin Filling
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 16-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Honey Whipped Cream
3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream, chilled
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Make the pastry dough: Combine the flour, sugar, vegetable shortening, and butter in a food processor and pulse on/off until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. With the motor running, add the ice water through the feed tube, and process just until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
Press the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disc, about 1-inch thick.
On a lightly floured surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the dough. Turn he edges under, and crimp or flute the crust. Set the pie shell on a rimmed baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Brush about teaspoon of the egg around the edge of the crust.
Add the pumpkin, milk, honey, sugar, ginger, pumpkin pie spice and salt to the eggs, and mix until well blended. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set. If the edges become too dark during baking, carefully cover them with foil strips (see Recipe Notes). Set the pie on a wire rack to cool. If not serving right away, cover and chill.
When ready to serve, make the honey whipped cream. Put the cream into a medium bowl. Add the honey and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted. Serve the pie topped with the whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
• To make a foil collar to prevent edges of pie from browning too much, fold a 12-inch-long piece of foil into a strip with 3-inch-high sides. Stand the strip on the oven rack around the pie dish. Secure the overhang with a paper clip. The collar doesn't have to touch or cover the crust to protect it.
NO-BAKE PUMPKIN DELIGHT
This yumminess is from Kelli Foster at the kitchn.
For this recipe, Kelli wrote, "Packed with four dreamy layers of pumpkin mousse, creamy cheese, fluffy whipped cream, and toasted pecans, this no-bake dessert will be the hit of Thanksgiving."
She goes on to write, "Pumpkin delight is truly the seasonal dessert that has it all — and you don’t even have to turn on your oven for this one! Not only does this tall, layered dessert look beautiful and impressive, but it’s also totally delicious. Impossibly creamy without being too sweet or too rich, this dessert has a buttery, cinnamon-spiced graham cracker crust with layers reminiscent of no-bake cheesecake and lush pumpkin mousse, plus a thick blanket of whipped cream on top.
"It’s worth noting that there are a number of steps in making this dessert, so it’s not exactly “quick to throw together,” yet I promise that each step is easy to follow."
Prep Time: 35 to 45 minutes; Cook: 1 minute; Serves: 9 to 12
To view this online, as well as to read a few tips for this, go to https://www.thekitchn.com/pumpkin-delight-recipe-23600043.
Ingredients
16 ounces cream cheese
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
12 full-size graham crackers (about 6-1/2 ounces), or 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 cups cold heavy cream
1 cup powdered sugar, divided
4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
3 tablespoons water
2-1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 cup pecans (optional)
Instructions
Place 16 ounces cream cheese on the counter. Let sit at room temperature until softened, about 45 minutes. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan that’s at least 2 inches tall with 2 sheets of parchment paper, positioning them perpendicular to each other, so that the parchment hangs at least 2 inches over all 4 sides of the pan to form a sling.
Melt 1 stick unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts until mostly melted, 40 to 60 seconds total (it will melt completely as it sits). (Alternatively, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.) Set aside to cool slightly.
Break 12 whole graham cracker sheets into rough pieces and place in a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Add 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of the ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt. Process until the crackers are the texture of sand, 20 to 30 seconds. Add the butter and pulse to combine, 6 to 8 (1-second) pulses. (If using graham cracker crumbs, just stir 1-1/2 cups crumbs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, kosher salt, and butter together in a medium bowl.)
Transfer the mixture to the baking pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or your fingers to press the crumbs into an even layer, making sure to reach the edges and fill the corners. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
Place 2 cups cold heavy cream and 1/4 cup of the powdered sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer (or large bowl if using an electric hand mixer). Beat with the whisk attachment on high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to another bowl.
Place the cream cheese, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in the bowl of the stand mixer (no need to wipe clean). Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until light and very fluffy, scraping down the sides with a flexible spatula halfway through, about 3 minutes total.
Transfer half of the whipped cream (about 2 cups) to the cream cheese mixture and gently fold together with a flexible spatula until just combined. Dollop half of the cream cheese mixture (about 2 cups) into the baking dish and spread into an even layer.
Place 3 tablespoons water and 2-1/2 teaspoons powdered unflavored gelatin in a small microwave-safe bowl and whisk well to combine breaking up any lumps. Microwave on HIGH power for 5 seconds. Whisk until the gelatin is dissolved.
Add the gelatin mixture, 1 (15-ounce can) pumpkin purée, the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and remaining 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the remaining cream cheese mixture. Beat with the whisk attachment on medium speed until fluffy and smooth, about 30 seconds.
Dollop over the cream cheese mixture in the baking dish and spread into an even layer. Spoon the remaining whipped cream over the pumpkin layer and spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
When ready to serve, coarsely chop 1/4 cup pecans if desired. Grasping the excess parchment, transfer the pumpkin delight slab to a cutting board. Sprinkle with the pecans and dust with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Cut into 9 to 12 pieces, wiping the knife between each cut for cleaner cuts.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
LIBBY'S FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE
I got this from the Libby's brand canned pumpkin label.
Ingredients
3/4 C sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground cloves
2 large eggs
1 can (15 oz) Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin
1 can (12 oz) Carnation Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell
Directions
Beat eggs in large bowl. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, & cloves in small bowl. Stir sugar-spice mixture & pumpkin into eggs. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.
Pour into pie shell.
Bake in preheated 425-degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake 40-50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Note: Do not freeze, as this will cause crust to separate from filling.
1-3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice may be substituted for the cinnamon, ginger & cloves; however, the taste will be slightly different.
PUMPKIN CHAI LATTE BARS
This is from allrecipes, and begins, "These pumpkin chai latte bars are pumpkin-pie-like bars that sit atop a buttery shortbread crust, and get an extra boost of flavor from Chai tea. These require a good amount of time in the fridge, so plan ahead."
Prep Time: 20 minutes; Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Chill Time: 4 hours; Total Time: 5 hours 25 minutes; Servings: 12
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/pumpkin-chai-latte-bars-recipe-11801788.
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups half and half
3 chai tea bags (such as Twinings® Chai)
Crust
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
Filling
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 large eggs, at room temperature
Directions
Place half-and-half in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook until mixture just begins to simmer, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often. Remove pan from heat and add in chai tea bags. Allow mixture to steep, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch square pan with enough parchment paper to have overhang on all sides.
For crust, beat butter, white sugar, vanilla and salt together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and combined. Add in flour and beat on low speed until mixture comes together to form a soft dough. Press dough firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven and until crust looks just set, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow to cool 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, for filling, in the same bowl you used for crust (no need to wipe out the bowl), beat together pumpkin, brown sugar, white sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice with an electric mixer until smooth and combined.
Remove tea bags from half-and-half mixture. Squeeze bags to remove as much moisture from them as possible; then discard tea bags. With the mixer running on low speed, gradually pour half-and-half mixture into pumpkin mixture; beat until all is thoroughly incorporated. Add in eggs and beat on low speed until just incorporated. Once crust has cooled for 5 minutes, pour filling evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven until bars are puffed and there is only a slight jiggle in the center of the filling, 50 to 55 minutes. Allow bars to cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled, at least 4 hours to overnight.
Once bars have chilled, lift them out of the pan using the parchment overhang. Cut into 12 bars.
If desired, served topped with a lightly sweetened whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of cinnamon.
HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
This comes from the infamous long-since-forgotten emailing list. Makes 12 servings
Ingredients
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 c. plus 1 tbsp. sugar
6 tbsp. butter, melted
16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
1 can (16 oz.) pumpkin
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. each ginger & nutmeg
1/8 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 pt. sour cream (2 c.)
1 tsp. vanilla
Whipped cream; toasted, sliced & whole unblanched almonds (optional)
Directions
Mix crumbs with 1 tablespoon sugar & the melted butter until blended. Press onto bottom of 8 or 9 inch springform pan; chill. Beat cream cheese & 3/4 cup sugar until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, spices & salt. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Pour into prepared crust. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 50 minutes. Remove cake; raise oven temperature to 400 degrees. Mix well sour cream, remaining 1/4 cup sugar & the vanilla. Spread over filling. Bake 8 minutes. Cool cake on rack. Remove sides of pan; chill cake. Before serving, garnish with border of whipped cream and/or almonds.
PUMPKIN PUDDING
I realize that this recipe (which comes from the January 2005 issue of Vegetarian Times) is perfect for autumn, with an abundance of pumpkin recipes, but it’s still yummy enough to have year ‘round.
This recipe begins, “The holidays are fading fast, but that doesn’t mean that the season’s favorites—pumpkins and cranberries—have to go with them. This easy-to-assemble pudding is just as good warm or chilled.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/pumpkin-pudding/.
Ingredients
2 cups vanilla soymilk
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup instant tapioca pearls
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar, or to taste
Pinch of salt
1 15-oz. can pumpkin purée
2 cups mixed dried fruits, including cranberries, raisins and apples
1 cup toasted pecan halves, as garnish, optional
Directions
Put 1-1/2 cups soymilk and vanilla extract into saucepan, and stir in tapioca pearls. Stir remaining 1/2 cup soymilk with cornstarch, and, when well mixed, stir cornstarch mixture into tapioca mixture. Let sit 5 minutes.
Heat soymilk mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until pudding begins to thicken, about 7 minutes. Whisk in sugar and salt, stirring to remove any lumps.
Stir in pumpkin purée and dried fruit. Continue cooking and stirring 2 minutes more. Remove from heat, and spoon into heatproof serving bowl. Serve warm, or refrigerate.
To serve, garnish with toasted pecans, if using.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 290; Protein: 4 g; Total Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 67 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Fiber: 5 g; Sugar: 41 g; Vegan
GINGER PUMPKIN PIE
Kathy Kingsley also wrote for The Spruce Eats. She wrote, “Flavored with fresh ginger and honey, this pumpkin pie is sure to become one of your go-to holiday recipes.” Prep Time: 35 minutes; Cook Time: 50 minutes; Total Time: 85 minutes; Yield: Serves 8
As with the last recipe, the old link for this no longer works, but I wanted to give credit to who came up with it.
Ingredients
Pastry
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup solid vegetable shortening
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons ice water
Pumpkin Filling
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 16-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon pumpkin-pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Honey Whipped Cream
3/4 cup heavy or whipping cream, chilled
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
Make the pastry dough: Combine the flour, sugar, vegetable shortening, and butter in a food processor and pulse on/off until the mixture forms coarse crumbs. With the motor running, add the ice water through the feed tube, and process just until the dough leaves the sides of the bowl and forms a ball.
Press the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disc, about 1-inch thick.
On a lightly floured surface using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll the dough out into a 12-inch circle. Line a 9-inch pie pan with the dough. Turn he edges under, and crimp or flute the crust. Set the pie shell on a rimmed baking sheet.
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Brush about teaspoon of the egg around the edge of the crust.
Add the pumpkin, milk, honey, sugar, ginger, pumpkin pie spice and salt to the eggs, and mix until well blended. Pour the filling into the pie crust.
Bake the pie for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the filling is set. If the edges become too dark during baking, carefully cover them with foil strips (see Recipe Notes). Set the pie on a wire rack to cool. If not serving right away, cover and chill.
When ready to serve, make the honey whipped cream. Put the cream into a medium bowl. Add the honey and vanilla and beat with an electric mixer until soft peaks form when the beaters are lifted. Serve the pie topped with the whipped cream.
Recipe Notes
• To make a foil collar to prevent edges of pie from browning too much, fold a 12-inch-long piece of foil into a strip with 3-inch-high sides. Stand the strip on the oven rack around the pie dish. Secure the overhang with a paper clip. The collar doesn't have to touch or cover the crust to protect it.
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