Heavenly Pumpkin Slice

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A rich filling of pumpkin, reminiscent of traditional pumpkin pie sits between a chewy, nutty cookie-like base and a thick layer of satisfying cream cheese icing. A family favourite!

  • 16
  • Average
  • 20 mins
  • 30 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 and 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup pecans, loosely chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 can of pumpkin puree (15 ounces)
  • 1 can of sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 bricks cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 cups icing sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup of milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, mix the flour, pecans, sugars, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 3/4 cup of butter until crumbly. Pat into a 9X13 baking pan and set aside while you prepare the filling.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, allspice, salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and beat until smooth and combined. Pour on top of crust and bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes. Remove and cool.

Step 3

In another mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, cinnamon, icing sugar and milk until smooth. Pour over cooled pumpkin slice and refrigerate until ready to serve.