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May 31st, 2010 
Jennifer Byron 
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Pumpkin Cheescake (super easy)
INGREDIENTS
3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground pecans
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup canned pumpkin
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3/8 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and the melted butter or margarine and mix well. Firmly press mixture into one 9 inch springform pan.
Combine 3/4 cup of the white sugar, the pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, ground cinnamon, ground mace, ground ginger and salt in a medium bowl. Mix well, and set aside.
Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar and mix well. Add the whole egg, remaining egg yolk and the whipping cream, beating well. Add cornstarch and vanilla and lemon flavorings, beat batter until smooth. Add pumpkin mixture and mix well. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 55 minutes. Do not overbake. Center may be soft but it will firm up when chilled. Let cheesecake cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate.
Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad
- 2 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips
- 2 Tbs finely chopped fresh parsley
1 – Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
2 – While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
3 – In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
4 – Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.
For a simple, and quick recipe, try using ingredients that are pre-made! Such as cake mixes. You can add ingredients, such as fruits and candies, to give it a little more flavor. Here is a simple recipe that is delicious:
INGREDIENTS
1 (18.5 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
4 eggs
8 ounces sour cream
8 (1 ounce) squares German sweet chocolate, grated
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
DIRECTIONS
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9×13 inch cake pan.
2.Mix all ingredients and pour into prepared pan.
3.Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 minutes.
YOU DON’T EVEN NEED TO FROST IT!