Description
Pumpkin Pie is a classic dessert with a silky, spiced filling and a buttery, flaky crust. Perfect for fall and holiday gatherings, this cozy favorite delivers nostalgic flavor in every slice—easy to make ahead and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3–5 tbsp ice water
- OR 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust
- For the filling:
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk or 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp maple syrup
Instructions
- To make the crust, combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, spices, salt, and vanilla/maple syrup (if using) until smooth.
- Pour filling into unbaked crust and tap gently to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
- Let pie cool completely on a wire rack. Chill for at least 2 hours for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Add a splash of bourbon or maple syrup for deeper flavor.
- Try a graham cracker or gingersnap crust for variation.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Don’t overbake to avoid cracks—remove when slightly jiggly in the center.
- Freezes well—wrap slices individually and thaw in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
