As we gather around the table to give thanks, let the sweet essence of pumpkin infuse our celebrations with warmth and nostalgia. Embark on a culinary adventure with us, discovering the soul-soothing recipes for pumpkin pie and pumpkin bread that will transform your Thanksgiving into a feast of homemade goodness.
FAMOUS PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter.
- 40 oz cream cheese at room temperature
- 5 eggs at room temperature
- 2 egg yolks at room temperature
- 1 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 can of pumpkin puree
- Dulce de Leche (caramel)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with 1/4 cup sugar and melted butter.
- Grease a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then press the mixture into the bottom to create the crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator while you prepare the dough.
- Beat the cream cheese until smooth and add the eggs, one at a time, beating until incorporated. Add 1 3/4 cups of sugar, flour, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and beat until incorporated.
- Add the can of pumpkin puree.
- Fill a tray with boiling water and place it on the bottom shelf of the oven.
- Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared cookie crust and bake for 3 hours and 20 minutes on the top rack of the oven.
- Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly ajar.
- Leave the cheesecake in the oven turned off for 90 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely and refrigerate overnight.
- Serve with dulce de leche or caramel drizzle on top. Enjoy!
EASY PUMPKIN BREAD
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ Cup sugar
- 1 ¼ Cup Flour
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts
- ½ cup cranberries (dried)
- 1/3 cup wáter
- 2 eggs
- ½ teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions:
- Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- Pour it into a greased loaf baking pan.
- Bake for 1 ¼ hours in a preheated 350º F oven until you insert a toothpick, and it comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool before serving.
- Slice and serve with sweet butter.
Enjoy with a cup of your favorite hot tea!