Ingredients
Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Pie Crust:
1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold butter, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) cold vegetable shortening
3 to 5 tablespoons ice water
Cheesecake Layer:
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature (I used light)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup diced candied ginger (optional)
Pumpkin Layer:
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 15-ounce can pumpkin or 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
1 cup light cream or evaporated milk
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
whip cream, for serving
Preparation
