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Rustic Chicken Casserole

Rustic Chicken Casserole

Enjoy a heavenly layered pumpkin cheesecake dessert this fall. Perfect for Thanksgiving. Try our rustic chicken casserole too. Easy recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.33 cup melted butter
  • 1 12 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 0.5 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 can (15 oz) solid-pack pumpkin
  • 3 large eggs (separated)
  • 0.5 cup sugar (divided)
  • 0.5 cup 2% milk
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 packet unflavored gelatin
  • 0.25 cup cold water
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • 13x9-Inch Baking Dish
  • Double Boiler

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 13x9-inch baking dish.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; add melted butter and mix until combined, then press into the baking dish.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then add the sugar and eggs and mix until fluffy; pour over the crust and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  4. For the pumpkin layer, create a double boiler and whisk together pumpkin puree, egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar, milk, cinnamon, and salt until thickened.
  5. Bloom gelatin in cold water, then dissolve in hot pumpkin mixture; cool to room temperature.
  6. Whisk egg whites with remaining sugar over simmering water until sugar dissolves; whip until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the pumpkin mixture.
  7. Spread the pumpkin mousse over the cooled cheesecake layer, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  8. Before serving, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until peaks form; spread over pumpkin layer and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture. Chill overnight for best texture and sliceability. Feel free to experiment with substitutions for dietary preferences, such as gluten-free or lower-sugar options. For decoration, dust with cinnamon before serving or pipe whipped cream for a decorative finish.
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