Pumpkin Shortbread Dessert

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My family prefers this to traditional pumpkin pie, which is just fine with me. It feeds a crowd, so I need to make only one dessert instead of several pies.

Pumpkin Shortbread Dessert

Average Rating: 4.724137

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 65 min. + chilling
YIELD: 15 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 can (29 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
  • Whipped cream and additional ground cinnamon, optional

Instructions

  • 1. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar and flour; cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan.
  • 2. In a bowl, combine the eggs, pumpkin, salt, spices and remaining sugar. Stir in milk. Pour over crust.
  • 3. Bake at 425° for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°; bake 50-55 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 4. Cut into 15 squares. If desired, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 258 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein.

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