CAFE'S PECAN PUMPKIN PIE

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About ten years ago, a gal gave me a bar cookie recipe and told me not to be put off by the cake mix in the ingredients. I tried it and liked the taste. The next time, I made it into a pie gussied up with a caramel sauce and whipped cream.-Nila Towler, Baird, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pies (10 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 can (30 ounces) pumpkin pie filling
1 cup sugar
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup butter, cubed
2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
TOPPING:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. pie plates with parchment; coat the paper with cooking spray. Set aside., In a bowl, combine pumpkin, sugar and milk. Beat in eggs, cinnamon and salt. Pour into prepared pans. Sprinkle with dry cake mix. Drizzle with butter. Sprinkle with pecans; press down lightly. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 2 hours on wire racks. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Invert pies onto serving plates; remove paper. Chill., In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and cream; cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. For topping, in a bowl, beat cream until foamy. Beat in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form., Cut the pie into slices; drizzle with caramel sauce and dollop with topping.

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Udass Larki
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I will never make this pie again.


artin mohammadi
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I'm very disappointed with this recipe.


invisible Can't see me
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this pie was a total flop.


Tanya White
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This recipe needs some serious improvement.


Michael Muronga
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Tatyana Thomas
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This pie was a complete disaster! The crust was burnt and the filling was curdled.


Paola Valera
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the pie didn't turn out well. The crust was soggy and the filling was runny.


Khizer Shah
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This pie was a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Pep Buoi
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I had some trouble getting the crust to brown evenly, but the pie still tasted good.


Rukhsar Jan
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This pie was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Mr Arbi king
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pie turned out perfect! The crust was golden brown and the filling was smooth and creamy.


rizwan arshad
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This pumpkin pie was easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Fahid Ali
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Nataly Medrano
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This pumpkin pie was a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner! The pecan topping added a delicious crunch and the pumpkin filling was perfectly spiced.