Pumpkin Pie with Cream Cheese

 Ingredients: Crust: 1 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 1/3 cup melted butter (approx. 100-120 g butter) 1/4 cup sugar Filling: 700 g cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs 450 g pumpkin, mashed 2/3 cup condensed milk (I put 1/3 cup normal milk 3.5% fat) 2 tablespoons starch 1 1/4 tablespoons cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon nutmeg Topping: 400 g room temperature cream 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla

To prepare a delicious pumpkin pie, you will need a springform pan with a diameter of approximately 23 cm. If you do not have such a tool, do not worry, you can adapt the recipe to a tart pan with a lower height, as I did, using a pan with a similar diameter. If you choose to use a shorter pan, make sure you have the ingredients well measured so that you do not exceed the limits of the form.

We start with the crust, an essential base for this pie. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well until you obtain a homogeneous composition that resembles a wet dough. Then, press the obtained "dough" into the bottom of the tart pan, making sure to come up a little on the sides, about 2 cm. This step will ensure that the filling will stay well enclosed. Preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius and bake the crust for 6-8 minutes, being careful not to let it become too brown. Once done, remove it and let it cool completely.

In the meantime, we take care of the delicious pumpkin cream. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, preferably Philadelphia light, together with the sugar and brown sugar until you obtain a creamy and homogeneous composition. Add the eggs, the previously prepared pumpkin (it is best to turn it into a fine paste using a food processor), and the condensed milk. Mix well, then add the starch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. These spices will bring a special aromatic flavor to the dish. Carefully pour the composition into the cooled crust.

Bake everything in the oven for 55-60 minutes. Watch closely, so that the edges are firm and the center remains slightly soft, which will ensure a perfect texture. After baking, let the pie cool slightly.

For the topping, combine the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla essence, mixing well until smooth. Spread this mixture over the warm pie after it has cooled slightly. Put the pie back in the oven for another 5 minutes so that the topping sets well.

After you have completed all the steps, let the pie chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and will make each slice a true delight. Enjoy every bite!

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