Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie Recipe

Name: Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided; 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin; 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
1 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16-ounce) can pumpkin
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Whipped cream (optional)

1
Roll 1 piecrust to press out fold lines; cut out leaves with a leaf-shaped cutter. Brush leaves with lightly beaten egg, and place on a baking sheet; set aside.
2
Fit remaining piecrust into a 9-inch pieplate according to package directions; fold edges under and crimp.
3
Bake leaves at 350u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Bake piecrust for 6 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove leaves and piecrust from oven; let cool. Increase oven temperature to 425u00b0.
4
Combine 1/2 cup light brown sugar, chopped walnuts, butter, and vanilla extract; spread on the bottom of baked piecrust.
5
Beat pumpkin, cream cheese, 2 eggs, and remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer. Add flour, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg, beating until blended. Spoon pumpkin mixture over walnut mixture.
6
Bake at 425u00b0 for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350u00b0, and bake 30 more minutes or until pie is set. Remove pie to a wire rack; cool. Arrange leaves on top of pie. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (15-ounce) package refrigerated piecrusts, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar, divided, 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped and toasted, and more.

Yes, Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Elegant Pumpkin-Walnut Layered Pie

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