For service

Method
Prepare pie crust, reserve. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place cream cheese in a mixer and whip until fluffy. Add 1/2 of the corn syrup and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Pour mixture into pie crust and spread evenly. Combine pumpkin, eggs, remaining corn syrup, evaporated milk, sugar, spices and salt. Mix until smooth.

Pour pumpkin mixture over cream cheese mixture. With a knife or small spatula swirl to achieve marble effect. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes - 1 hour. Test by inserting knife in center. If knife comes out clean, pie is done. Cool and store under refrigeration until service. For service slice and serve with whipped cream and a dusting of Confectioner's sugar.

Makes 1 pie (8 - 10 servings)

Chef Larry's Pie Crust

Ingredients

Method
Sift flour and salt together in a large bowl. Cut in the butter and shortening until mixture is the texture of coarse crumbs. Add enough cold water to achieve a soft dough. Roll into a ball, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 1/2 hours. Roll chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8 inch thickness in a 9 inch round pie pan. Trim and pinch edges. Reserve under refrigeration until needed.

Makes 1 - 9" inch pie crust

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