Ingredients and Weight:
- Pumpkin: 500 grams
- Cream Cheese: 250 grams
- Sugar: 100 grams
- Eggs: 3
- All-purpose flour: 100 grams
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Cinnamon powder: for dusting
- Walnuts or pecans: for decoration (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 30 minutes
- Cooking: 45 minutes
- Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine the pumpkin, cream cheese, sugar, and eggs. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the log roll to cool completely.
- Once cooled, roll the log roll with a rolling pin to flatten slightly.
- Spread cream cheese evenly over the surface of the log roll.
- Dust with cinnamon powder and decorate with walnuts or pecans (if using).
- Cut into pieces and serve.
Nutritional Information: (Per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 8g
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and creamy dessert with a slight crunch from the walnuts or pecans.
- The pumpkin adds a unique flavor and a beautiful orange color to the dish.
- This dish is perfect for autumn and Thanksgiving celebrations.
User Comments:
- "The flavor combination of pumpkin and cream cheese is amazing! This dish is a great way to enjoy the autumn flavors."
- "The log roll is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, making it a delightful dessert."
- "The addition of walnuts or pecans gives a nice crunchy texture to the dish."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh pumpkin puree for best results. Canned pumpkin puree can also be used but may affect the flavor slightly.
- When baking, use a toothpick to check if the log roll is fully cooked. Do not overbake or it may become dry.
