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A beautifully baked whole pumpkin pie with a golden-brown, flaky crust, ready to be served for Thanksgiving.
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Award-Winning Pumpkin Pie Recipe for a Perfect Holiday

This award-winning pumpkin pie recipe delivers a silky-smooth, crack-free filling and a flaky, all-butter crust. The ultimate guide to the perfect Thanksgiving dessert.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the All-Butter Pie Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 4-6 tablespoons ice water
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 can (15 ounces) 100% pure pumpkin purée
  • 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch pie plate
  • 1 Pastry Blender
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Saucepan

Method
 

For the All-Butter Pie Crust
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and cut it in using a pastry blender until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.
  2. Drizzle in 4 tablespoons of ice water and mix gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together. Add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed. Do not overwork.
  3. Form the dough into a 1-inch thick disk, wrap tightly in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Roll the chilled dough into a 12-inch circle and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line the chilled crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and blind bake for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment, then bake for 5-7 minutes more until lightly golden. Cool completely.
For the Pumpkin Filling & Assembly
  1. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a saucepan, combine pumpkin purée, both sugars, salt, and all spices. Cook over medium heat, stirring, for 5-7 minutes until hot.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs. Slowly whisk the hot pumpkin mixture into the eggs to temper them.
  4. Whisk in the heavy cream and evaporated milk until the filling is perfectly smooth.
  5. Pour the warm filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
  6. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving. This allows the custard to set fully.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcalProtein: 6gFat: 22gFiber: 3g

Notes

For the cleanest slices, use a sharp, thin knife, wiping it clean between each cut.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, with a dollop of fresh whipped cream.
Pie can be made one day in advance. Store covered in the refrigerator.
Keyword holiday baking,pumpkin pie,thanksgiving recipe

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