Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 - 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 (6 ounce) graham cracker pie crusts
  • whipped topping, or other garnishes (optional)

Method

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and pumpkin pie spice on medium speed until smooth.
  • Stir in pumpkin.
  • Add eggs, and mix until blended.
  • Place crust on a baking sheet and pour filling into crust.
  • Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until center is almost set.
  • Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.
  • Garnish with whipped topping (and spices, chocolate morsels, etc.) if desired.