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Thanksgiving Walnut-Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

Thanksgiving Walnut-Pumpkin Dessert Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (15 oz) cans pumpkin puree
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1 (18 1/4 oz) package yellow cake mix
1 cup melted butter
2 cups chopped walnuts, divided (can use more if desired)
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp soft margarine
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 (12 oz) container cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees F (oven rack to second-lowest position).
Grease a glass 13 x 9-inch baking dish, then line with parchment paper, then grease the top of the parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl combine both cans pumpkin puree with evaporated milk with 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon; mix until no sugar granules remain.
Add in eggs and 1 tablespoon vanilla until well combined.
Pour into the prepared baking dish.
Using fingers sprinkle the cake mix evenly over the top of the pumpkin mixture then sprinkle with 1 cup or more of chopped walnuts.
Drizzle the melted butter over the top.
Bake for about 50-60 minutes or until set and golden brown.
Cool COMPLETELY.
Run a knife around the inside edges of the pan then invert onto a square serving platter.
Remove the parchment paper.
For the cream cheese frosting; in a bowl beat the cream cheese with 2 tablespoons butter, confectioners sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until smooth and well blended.
Fold in the Cool Whip topping.
Spread over the top of the dessert.
Sprinkle 1 cup or more of chopped walnuts over the top of the frosting.
Chill until ready to serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	421.49 Kcal (1765 kJ)
Calories from fat	251.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.98g	43%
Cholesterol	79.78mg	27%
Sodium	39.56mg	2%
Potassium	128.01mg	3%
Total Carbs	39.34g	13%
Sugars	34.8g	139%
Dietary Fiber	1.32g	5%
Protein	6.25g	12%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	34mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	440.66 Kcal (1845 kJ)
Calories from fat	263.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.26g	43%
Cholesterol	83.41mg	27%
Sodium	41.36mg	2%
Potassium	133.83mg	3%
Total Carbs	41.13g	13%
Sugars	36.39g	139%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	5%
Protein	6.53g	12%
Vitamin C	0.5mg	1%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	35.6mg	3%

* 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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