Swirls of sweetened cream cheese adds a delightfully creamy flavor.

Pumpkin Cheese-Swirled Pie

1 (9-inch unbaked deep-dish pie shell (4-cup volume)
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup light corn syrup - divided use
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin
1/2 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt, (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Beat cream cheese in small mixer bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1/4 cup corn syrup and vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
3. Combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, remaining corn syrup, sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt in medium bowl. Pour into pie shell.
4. Drop cream cheese mixture by rounded tablespoon onto pumpkin filling. Swirl mixture with spoon, pulling pumpkin mixture up to surface.
5. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.

Makes 8 servings.

Estimated Times: Preparation - 15 min | Cooking - 1 hrs |

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