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Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Your Ultimate Thanksgiving Treasure

The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe offers a silky, creamy filling and buttery crust, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 can Cooking Spray For greasing the pie dish.
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 crust Basic Pie Crust Store-bought or homemade.
For the Filling
  • 3 large Large Eggs Flax eggs can be used for a vegan option.
  • 15 oz Pumpkin Puree Can use fresh pumpkin.
  • 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar Maple syrup can be tried as a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Substitute with half-and-half for a lighter option.
  • 1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Can use homemade blend of spices.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Vanilla essence is a good substitute.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Regular table salt can be used.
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional for serving.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Pie Dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and place a baking sheet on the middle rack.
  2. Lightly grease your pie dish with cooking spray, then roll out the pie dough into a 12-inch circle.
  3. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Blind bake the crust by lining it with aluminum foil and filling it with pie weights. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  5. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling into the baked crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Cool the pie for about 30 minutes with the oven door slightly ajar, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Slice and serve the pie with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure your crust is well-chilled to maintain its shape and avoid sogginess. Watch for slight jiggle in the center while baking.

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