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|Cheesecake Factory Recipes – They Won’t Believe It Was Made At Home

Article by Nicole Hambrick

If you love the taste of Cheesecake Factory, wouldn’t it be great if you could recreate the flavor of their delicious treats at home?

My personal favorite dessert from there is the pumpkin pie, which would make a tasty treat during the holidays. With so many “copycat” restaurant recipes floating around, it could take months to discover the closest forula to replicate the scrumptious Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie.

Luckily, there has been one chef dedicated to coming as close as possible to the exact recipe, short of getting it from the Cheesecake Factory itself. I have made this recipe multiple times, and each and every time, my husband asked if I was sure I didn’t purchase it from the restaurant. After reassuring him that I indeed used a recipe, I thought I’d share my knowledge with the rest of the world as well.

Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Pie

1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup cold butter, cubed1/4 cup cold shortening, cubed1 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar5 tablespoons cold water

3 large eggs, lightly beaten2 cups canned pumpkin3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 tablespoon molasses1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon salt

1 3/4 cup whipped cream, for topping

Instruction:Mix together flour, shortening, and butter by hand until it looks like small crumbs. Add water and toss until well mixed.

Roll the dough into a ball, then knead for about 30 seconds. Dust the dough with flour, wrap in plastic wrap, and let sit in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour.

Roll out the dough into an 11 inch circle, then place it on a 9″ pie plate. Trim off all except for 1 ” of the excess dough around the sides. Fold this excess under the crust and pinch to seal. Poke bottom of the shell with a fork, and then refrigerate for 1 hour.

Weigh down crust with weights or beans, and back in the oven on 375 degrees for 15 minutes. Remove weight after 10 minutes.

Mix remaining ingredients together and pour into crust. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes, or until set.

This recipe is very simple, and the end result is downright delicious! To find more recipes for the Cheesecake Factory, and other famous restaurants, >Click Here!.

Your family will love you for it, especially once you begin mastering the dishes served at their favorite restaurants!