Marshmallow Meringued Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

Marshmallow Meringued Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pie

Ingredients 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed 1 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 cup half-and-half 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional 2 piece pre-made pie shells Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pre-bake pie shells for 10 min. For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated. Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream. Marshmallow Meringue 3 egg whites 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Pinch of salt 1/4 cup sugar 1 -7oz. jar of marshmallow creme Beat egg whites, vanilla and salt at high speed until foamy. Gradually add sugar 1 tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1/4 of the marshmallow creme. Repeat with remaining creme until meringue is well mixed and fluffy. Heap meringue in the middle of the cooled pie and swirl with the back of a spoon or spatula. (I used a fork for stripes.) Bake at 400 until browned