MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Layered Pumpkin Dessert Categories: Breads, Cheee, Squash, Dairy Yield: 15 Servings 1 1/2 c Graham cracker crumbs 1/3 c Sugar 1 ts Ground cinnamon 1/3 c Butter; melted MMMMM--------------------CREAM CHEESE FILLING------------------------- 12 oz Cream cheese; softened 1 c Sugar 3 lg Eggs MMMMM----------------------PUMPKIN FILLING--------------------------- 15 oz Can solid-pack pumpkin 3 lg Eggs; separated 3/4 c Sugar; divided 1/2 c Milk 2 ts Ground cinnamon 1/2 ts Salt 1/4 oz Env unflavored gelatin 1/4 c Water; cold MMMMM--------------------------TOPPING------------------------------- 1 c Heavy whipping cream 3 tb Sugar 1/4 ts Vanilla extract Set oven @ 350°F/175°C. In a large bowl, combine crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; stir in butter. Press into an ungreased 13x9" baking dish. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar and eggs until fluffy. Pour over crust. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack. In the top of a double boiler or a metal bowl over simmering water, combine pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt. Cook and stir over low heat until a thermometer reads 160°F; remove from heat. Transfer to a large bowl; wipe out double boiler. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; cool. In the double boiler, whisk egg whites and remaining sugar over low heat until temperature reaches 160°F. Remove from heat; using a mixer, beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Fold into pumpkin mixture. Pour over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set. Just before serving, in a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add sugar and vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread over pumpkin layer. Recipe by Ruth Ann Stelfox, Raymond, Alberta Recipe FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM