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    HARVEST PUMPKIN PIE
1 can (19 oz/540 mL) pumpkin pie filling
1 can (300 mL) Low Fat or Regular Eagle Brand®
2 eggs
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each: ground cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg
9-inch
(23 cm) unbaked homemade pastry shell*
Pastry Cut-Outs (optional)

*Or substitute a 9-inch (23 cm) frozen
deep-dish pie shell, thawed.
          In a large mixing bowl, combine pie filling, Eagle Brand, eggs, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Pour into prepared pastry shell. Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (180°C). Bake an additional 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted near centre comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with Pastry Cut-Outs if desired. Cover leftovers; refrigerate. Makes one pie. Pastry Cut-Outs: Cut decorative shapes from pastry trimmings. Brush with a little milk. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets in preheated 400 F (200 C) oven 6 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. *Or substitute a 9-inch (23 cm) frozen deep-dish pie shell; thawed 10 minutes and placed on a baking sheet.


Prep time: 15 min. plus baking time
 

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    CRANBERRY PISTACHIO
WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE

1 can (300 mL) Regular Eagle Brand®
12 ounces (375 g) white chocolate
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
1 cup (250 mL) icing sugar, sifted
1/2 (125 mL) cup pistachios, toasted and chopped
1/3 (75 mL) cup chopped dried cranberries
          In top of double boiler, over boiling water, heat together condensed milk and white chocolate until chocolate melts; cook for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Stir in icing sugar and beat 1 minute. Stir in pistachios and cranberries. Spread evenly in 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan. Cover and chill for 3 hours; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. (Can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 10 days.) Makes about 5 dozen squares.   

Prep time: 20 min. plus chilling time
 

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    WHITE CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES
1 lb {500 g} white chocolate, chopped
1 can {300 mL} Regular Eagle Brand®
2 tbsp {30 mL} orange liqueur
1/2 lb {250 g} white chocolate, melted {for dipping}
finely shredded coconut
          Melt 1 lb (500 g) chocolate with Eagle Brand. Remove from heat; stir in liqueur. Chill 3 hours or until firm. Shape into 1" (2.5 cm) balls; place on wax paper-lined trays. Chill until firm. Dip truffles in melted chocolate or roll in coconut. Place truffles back onto lined trays; chill. Decorate as desired. Makes about 5 dozen candies.

Prep time: 30 min. plus chilling time
 

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    CRANBERRY CHEESECAKE
1 cup (250 mL) graham crumbs
1/4 cup (50 mL) butter, melted
3 pkgs (250 g each) regular or light cream cheese, softened
1 can (300 mL) Regular or Low Fat Eagle Brand®
3 eggs
1 cup (250 mL) chopped fresh or frozen cranberries *
* Thaw before using
           Combine crumbs and butter; press onto bottom of 9" (23 cm) springform pan. Beat cream cheese until fluffy; gradually add Eagle Brand and eggs. Stir in cranberries. Pour into prepared pan. Bake in preheared 325°F (160°C) oven for 45-50 minutes or until set. Cool thoroughly and refrigerate overnight. Garnish as desired. Serves 10-12.

Prep time: 15 min. plus baking time
 

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