Upside Down Pumpkin Pecan Pie


Course : Pies
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1 1/2 cups pumpkin pie mix

1 3/4 cups yellow cake mix with pudding

3/4 cup chopped pecans

1 package marbleized chocolate leaves -- for garnish

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/3 cup regular or low-fat evaporated milk

1/3 cup golden brown sugar -- packed

1 cup whipped cream for serving -- optional

1/4 pound unsalted butter or margarine -- (1 stick) melted

2 large eggs
 

Preparation / Directions:


Place rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Spray or grease a 9-inch pie dish. Line with a 14-inch piece of waxed paper. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Pour into pan. Sprinkle with cake mix. Sprinkle with nuts and drizzle melted butter over. Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until top is golden. Cool at least 4 hours or overnight. Invert onto serving platter and remove waxed paper. (Pie may be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen. ) Serve at room temperature. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and Marbleized Chocolate Leaves. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 55 to 60 minutes Makes: 6 to 8 servings Prep Notes: Pie should be made at least 4 hours ahead. It may be refrigerated up to 2 days or frozen. The ingredients in this pie will surprise you. Pumpkin custard is topped with cake mix and pecans, baked and inverted, forming a crunchy, cake-like bottom crust. Once you've tasted this fabulous pie, you may never be satisfied with the traditional version agai

 

Nutritional Information:

732 Calories (kcal); 69g Total Fat; (80% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 19g Carbohydrate; 374mg Cholesterol; 112mg Sodium


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