Pumpkin Pie (Paula Deen)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
• 1 (9 inch) refrigerated pie dough
• whipped cream, for topping