1 c Graham cracker crumbs 1/4 c Melted butter or margarine 1/2 t Cinnamon 1/4 c Sugar 12 oz Cream cheese, at room temp. 3/4 c Sugar 1 1/2 T Flour 3/4 t Grated lemon peel 3/4 t Grated orange peel 3 Eggs, at room temperature 1 c Canned pumpkin 1/2 t Vanilla extract 4 oz Can shelled pecan halves 1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon, and sugar in a heat-resistant, non-metallic, 8 1/2-inch round cake pan. Press cracker crumb mixture onto bottom and sides of pan. Heat uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes. Allow to stand and cool. 2. Cream cream cheese until smooth in a large, heat-resistant, non-metallic bowl. 3. Add remaining ingredients and beat until smooth. Heat, un- covered, in Microwave Oven 4 minutes, stirring every minute. 4. Pour into crust and heat an additional 6 minutes or until custard is puffed around edges and still slightly soft in center. 5. Chill at least 5 hours before serving. Arrange pecan halves on top of pie before serving.
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