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Pumpkin Layer Bars

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pumpkin-dessert-bars
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1-1/3 cups sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 package 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 can 15 ounces solid-pack pumpkin
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar; stir in butter.
  • Press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in 2 eggs just until blended.
  • Pour over crust.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Pumpkin Puree Layer

  • Separate remaining eggs and set whites aside.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the yolks, pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, salt and cinnamon.
  • Cook and stir over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat.
  • In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute.
  • Then, heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved.
  • Stir into pumpkin mixture; set aside.
  • In a large heavy saucepan, combine reserved egg whites and remaining sugar.
  • With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute.
  • Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; beat until stiff glossy peaks are formed.
  • Fold into pumpkin mixture.
  • Pour evenly over cream cheese layer.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped cream.