Fall Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder.
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1 teaspoon of baking soda.
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2 teaspoons of baking powder.
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1 1/2 cups sugar (granulated).
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1 teaspoon of common salt.
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1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice mix.
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2 cups plain white flour.
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1 (15 oz) can of pumpkin puree (pure, no added spices).
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3/4 cup of cooking oil (vegetable).
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1/4 cup full-fat milk.
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Three eggs.
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4 tablespoons salted butter.
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A cup of packed brown sugar (use light or dark).
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A cup of cream (heavy whipping type).
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence.
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3/4 cup chopped pecans.
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16 whole pecans for the top.
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1 block cream cheese (8 oz).
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1/4 cup sugar, granulated.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F to preheat while you lightly butter a 9x9 pan. In a big mixing bowl, blend together the flour, baking powder, soda, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin spices. In another bowl, whisk up sugar, oil, milk, eggs, and pumpkin puree until smooth. Gradually fold the flour mix into the wet mix until smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check with a toothpick—once it comes out neat, it's done. Let cool totally before slicing into small squares.
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In a small pot (2-quart), combine butter, cream, and brown sugar on medium heat. Stir occasionally until it starts bubbling. Once boiling, cook for 1 minute only, then take off the heat. Stir in vanilla, let it cool off a bit, and store it chilled in the fridge until you're ready to use.
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Scatter the pecan pieces evenly on a baking tray. Put them in the oven at 350°F for about 7 minutes, then let them cool off.
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Whip the cream cheese with sugar until it’s perfectly creamy. Add heavy cream and vanilla, whipping it until sturdy peaks form. For easier use, spoon it into a piping bag.
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Spoon a small amount of caramel at the bottom of each dessert glass. Follow with pumpkin cake cubes, a swirl of cheesecake filling, pecan crumbles, and a drizzle of caramel. Repeat all the layers until finished. Top with more caramel and whole pecans before serving. If preparing in advance, skip final decorating (caramel and pecans) and add them when ready to eat.
# Notes:
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Layers of moist pumpkin cake, smooth cheesecake, caramel drizzle, and crunchy pecans come together to make this dessert irresistible and classy.
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These individual desserts are just right for autumn parties, Thanksgiving, or Christmas celebrations where guests can grab their own glasses.
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Feel free to switch up dish sizes depending on whether you’d prefer personal portions or a bigger shared version.