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Thanksgiving Piecaken – Holiday Dessert

Thanksgiving Piecaken – Holiday Dessert

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A layered holiday dessert that combines a buttery spiced crust, creamy cheese filling, pumpkin pie, and whipped‑cream frosting for a festive centerpiece.

  • Total Time: 75
  • Yield: 12

Ingredients

✓ 3 8‑ounce packages cream cheese (softened)
✓ 1/2 cup granulated sugar
✓ 3 tablespoons all‑purpose flour
✓ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✓ 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
✓ 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
✓ 2 large eggs
✓ 2/3 cup all‑purpose flour
✓ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
✓ 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✓ 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
✓ 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
✓ 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
✓ 1/4 teaspoon allspice
✓ 1/4 cup butter (softened)
✓ 1/3 cup brown sugar (packed)
✓ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
✓ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
✓ 1/3 cup milk
✓ 1 (9‑inch) store‑bought pumpkin pie
✓ 12 ounces unsalted butter (softened, 3 sticks)
✓ 5 cups powdered sugar
✓ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
✓ 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
✓ 3-4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream (cold)

Instructions

✓ Preheat oven to 350°F/175°C and line a 9‑inch springform pan with parchment, greasing the sides

✓ Whisk together dry flour, baking powder, and spices in a bowl; set aside

✓ Beat butter, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until pale and fluffy, then stir in milk and vanilla

✓ Fold dry mixture into wet butter mixture until just combined

✓ Press crust batter into pan, bake 12‑15 minutes until edges turn light golden brown, then cool on a rack

✓ Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and flour until smooth, add vanilla and cinnamon, then incorporate cream and eggs one at a time

✓ Spread cheese batter over crust, bake 18‑22 minutes until center sets with a slight jiggle, cool 10 minutes then refrigerate 30 minutes

✓ Place store‑bought pumpkin pie on chilled cheese layer, press gently to adhere

✓ Whip butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and optional cinnamon until fluffy, drizzle in cold heavy cream until pipeable

✓ Spread frosting over pumpkin surface, refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving

✓ Release springform pan, slice with a hot wet knife, and serve dusted with cinnamon

Notes

Chill the cheese layer before adding pumpkin; keep leftovers refrigerated up to 4 days.

  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 45
  • Category: Desserts
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 8
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 12
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 5
  • Protein: 15