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Velma's Pumpkin Torte
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 12
For a perfect fall treat, I make this torte. Its wonderful pumpkin flavor will be loved by everyone who tries it.—Velma Gouldie, Esbon, Kansas
Ingredients:
crust:
1-1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
filling:
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
additional whipped topping
Directions:
1. Combine crust ingredients; press into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and cream cheese. Beat until smooth. Spread over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until top appears set. Cool on a wire rack.
2. Meanwhile, combine the pumpkin, egg yolks, milk, sugar, salt and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened; remove from the heat.
3. Dissolve gelatin in water; add to saucepan. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cooled torte; chill. Garnish with whipped topping. Torte keeps well for several days in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-15 servings.
By RecipeOfHealth.com