Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe

1 (9") pastry shell
1 (16 oz.) can of pumpkin
1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk
2 eggs
1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon each of ground ginger, nutmeg & salt

In large bowl combine all ingredients except pastry shell; mix well and turn into shell.  Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees.  Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees; bake for 35 to 40 minutes longer or until knife inserted 1" from edge comes out clean.  Cool before cutting.  Garnish as desired.  Refrigerate leftovers.

Paradise Pumpkin Pie

1 (8 oz.) pkg. of cream cheese
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
1 egg
1 (9 inch) pastry shell, unbaked
1/2 cup of sugar
1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Dash of salt
1/4 teaspoon of ginger
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup of evaporated milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla, mixing until well blended.  Add egg; mix well.  Spread onto bottom of pastry shell.  Combine remaining ingredients; mix well.  Carefully pour over cream cheese mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees one hour and 5 minutes or until done.  Cool; brush with maple syrup and garnish with nuts, if desired.  Enjoy and Eat!