PUMPKIN DESSERT SQUARES 
1 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 1/3 c. sugar, divided
1/2 c. melted butter
5 eggs, divided
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 c. cooked, mashed pumpkin or 1 (16 oz.) can
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 env. (1 tbsp.) unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
Whipped cream (optional)

Combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar in mixing bowl. Stir in butter, mixing well. Press evenly in the bottom of a 9 1/2 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan or dish.

Combine 2 beaten eggs, 3/4 cup sugar and creamed cheese. Beat until fluffy. Pour over crust and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven.

Combine pumpkin, 3 egg yolks, brown sugar, salt, milk and cinnamon in the top of a double boiler. Cook over boiling water, stirring constantly until thickened (about 5-10 minutes).

Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup water in a small mixing bowl. Stir to dissolve gelatin and stir into pumpkin mixture and cool.

Beat 3 egg whites until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff. Fold into cooled pumpkin mixture and pour over the baked mixture. Refrigerate. To serve, cut into squares and top with whipped cream if desired. 12-15 servings.

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Pumpkin Dessert Squares
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 Nola Borrego (Arizona) says:
I have used this recipe since I was 26 yrs old. I am 64 now. I lost it at one point and was so excited to find it here. It is the best. So different. Serves more than you would think as it is very rich and a very small piece goes a long way. But it is I would call it Chiffon pumpkin squares. My family and friends just love it. Worth the work.

 

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