Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: SHORTBREAD CRUST; 1 cup flour; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (no subs!); 1 pinch salt; PUMPKIN FILLING; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup canned pumpkin puree; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 1/4 teaspoons allspice; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted; 1 cup whipping cream (whipped, to taste)

Servings: persons

SHORTBREAD CRUST
1 cup flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (no subs!)
1 pinch salt
PUMPKIN FILLING
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon flour
1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup whipping cream (whipped, to taste)

1
Set oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Set oven to second-lowest position.
3
Butter an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
4
To make the crust: process all crust ingredients on a food processor for about 30 seconds until well blended.
5
Press the mixture lightly into the prepared baking pan.
6
Bake crust for 15 minutes, then remove from oven.
7
Meanwhile prepare the filling.
8
With an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar for about 2 minutes.
9
Add in eggs and beat well until combined.
10
Add in the pumpkin puree, vanilla and melted butter; mix until combined.
11
In a small cup combine flour, cinnamon and allspice, then add to the pumpkin mixture; mix about 1-2 minutes.
12
Pour over the partially baked crust, and return to oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until just set.
13
Serve at room temperature or chilled, cut into squares with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: SHORTBREAD CRUST, 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (no subs!), and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust 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.

Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust

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