Ingredients and Weight:
- Pumpkin: 500 grams (1 pound)
- Cream cheese: 250 grams (9 oz)
- Granulated sugar: 100 grams (3.5 oz)
- Eggs: 4 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon
- Maple syrup: 3 tablespoons
- Butter: 50 grams (1.8 oz)
- Walnuts or pecans: 1 cup, chopped (optional)
Preparation Time: 2 hours (including preparation and baking time)
Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Peel and dice the pumpkin into small pieces.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and add the pumpkin pieces. Cover and cook until tender, then set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and eggs, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and maple syrup to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Add the cooked pumpkin pieces to the cream cheese mixture and stir until combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and add the chopped walnuts or pecans (if using).
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes or until set and golden brown on top.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
(Per serving - based on 8 servings total)
Calories: Approx. 350 calories per serving (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 20 grams per serving (including saturated fat)
Carbohydrates: Approx. 30 grams per serving (including sugar)
Protein: Approx. 8 grams per serving (including cholesterol)
(Please note that actual nutrition facts may vary depending on specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich dessert with a subtle pumpkin flavor.
- Great for autumn and winter occasions, served warm or chilled.
- Can be served as a standalone dessert or paired with other sweet dishes.
User Comments:
- "The combination of pumpkin and cream cheese was a pleasant surprise! The dessert was very creamy and delicious."
- "The dish had a great balance of flavors - sweet, spicy, and rich."
- "Great dish for fall gatherings! Everyone loved it."
- "Would love to see more dessert options with unique flavors like this one."
- "This dessert was a hit at our family gathering! The texture was perfect and the flavor was outstanding."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh pumpkin for best results. If not available, canned pumpkin can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust the amount of cinnamon and maple syrup according to personal preference for flavor.
- Be sure to cook the pumpkin until tender before mixing with the cream cheese mixture. This will ensure a smoother texture in the dessert.
