INSIGHT Magazine November 2014 | Page 27

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened • 1/2 cup white sugar • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1 pinch ground cloves • 1 pinch ground nutmeg • 1/2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed L 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 3. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the crust. 2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside. 4. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Cover with whipped topping before serving. Pecan Pie Bars 2. In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly. Directions • • • • • • • • • • 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup margarine 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons margarine, melted 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups chopped pecans 3. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven. Directions 4. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan. 5. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars. INSIGHT November 2014 27