Description
This classic pumpkin pie features a rich, spiced custard filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or any fall celebration, it delivers the quintessential taste of autumn in every slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place the unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Gradually whisk in the evaporated milk and heavy cream until fully combined and the mixture is uniform.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is just set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack, at least 2 hours. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving for best texture.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, toast the spices in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes before adding to the filling.
- To prevent cracking, do not overbake – the center should jiggle slightly when shaken.
- If using a homemade crust, blind bake it for 10 minutes at 425°F (220°C) before adding the filling to avoid a soggy bottom.
- This pie can be made up to 2 days in advance; store covered in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT55M
- Category: Desserts Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg