* Exported from MasterCook * Festive Pumpkin Pie Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cheese Desserts Pies Vegetables Pumpkin Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces cream cheese; softened -- 1 pk 3/4 cup brown sugar -- firmly packed 1 teaspoon cinnamon -- ground 1/2 teaspoon ginger -- ground 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cloves -- ground 3 eggs -- lg 1 cup pumpkin; mashed -- canned 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell 1 cup dairy sour cream 2 tablespoons sugar Cream the cream cheese, brown sugar, spices and salt together, in a bowl, until they are light and fluffy, using an electric mixer set on medium speed. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Blend in the pumpkin, milk, and vanilla. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted halfway between the edge and center comes out clean. Cool slightly on a wire rack. Meanwhile blend the sour cream and sugar together and spread over the top of the warm pie. Return the pie to the oven and bake an additional 3 to 5 minutes or just until the topping is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and chill in the refrigerator before serving. By "Lloyd A. Carver" on Jan 5, 1996 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -