Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust Recipe

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Pumpkin Dessert Squares With Shortbread Crust
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Ingredients
15
Count
Nutrition
789
Calories
Total time
50
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces ( no subs!)
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 1/2-2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 1/4 tsp allspice
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted
  • 1 cup whipping cream (whipped, to taste)

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350°F.
  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 789.04 Kcal (3304 kJ)
Calories from fat 441.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 49.11g 76%
Cholesterol 204.86mg 68%
Sodium 983.92mg 41%
Potassium 173.38mg 4%
Total Carbs 79.57g 27%
Sugars 36.11g 144%
Dietary Fiber 5.13g 21%
Protein 9.71g 19%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 11%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 185.9mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 307.29 Kcal (1287 kJ)
Calories from fat 172.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.12g 76%
Cholesterol 79.78mg 68%
Sodium 383.19mg 41%
Potassium 67.52mg 4%
Total Carbs 30.99g 27%
Sugars 14.06g 144%
Dietary Fiber 2g 21%
Protein 3.78g 19%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 11%
Iron 1.2mg 17%
Calcium 72.4mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.1
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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