This classic pumpkin pie features a homemade buttery crust filled with a creamy, spiced pumpkin custard. The filling is made with real pumpkin puree, eggs, cream, and a blend of warm spices, ensuring a smooth and flavorful bite in every slice.
Author:Anabelle Mclean
Prep Time:20
Cook Time:50
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:8-10 slices 1x
Category:Dessert8-10 slice
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
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For the Pie Crust:
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Pumpkin Filling:
1 (15-ounce) can of pumpkin puree
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Pie Crust:
Prepare the dough – In a food processor, pulse the flour and salt. Add cold butter cubes and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water – Gradually add 3-4 tablespoons of ice water, pulsing until the dough comes together.
Chill the dough – Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Roll out the crust – On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired.
Prebake the crust – Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line the crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 12-15 minutes, then remove weights and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool.
For the Pumpkin Filling:
Preheat the oven – Set to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the ingredients – In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and spices until smooth.
Pour into the crust – Spread the pumpkin filling evenly into the prebaked crust.
Bake the pie – Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
Cool before serving – Let the pie cool completely before slicing.