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Pumpkin Pie

A silky, warmly spiced pumpkin custard baked in a flaky pie crust - the quintessential American fall dessert with perfectly balanced sweetness and spice.

80 minEasyServes 8320 cal/serving

AmericanDessertOvenVegetarianNut-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-Free

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Ingredients

  • 1 refrigerated pie crust (9-inch)
  • 15 oz can canned pumpkin puree
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • as needed whipped cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Unroll 1 refrigerated pie crust (9-inch) and press it into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges and refrigerate while you make the filling.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together 15 oz can canned pumpkin puree, 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, 2 large eggs, 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, and 1 tsp pure vanilla extract until completely smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Cover the crust rim with a pie shield or strips of aluminum foil to prevent overbrowning.

  4. 4

    Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. The filling will firm up fully as it cools.

  6. 6

    Slice and serve with whipped cream (for serving).

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Pumpkin Pie at?

For Pumpkin Pie, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 2 hours, in step 5. The oven is also used at 350 F (about 175 C) in step 4.

How do I know when Pumpkin Pie is done?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 4: cook until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.

Is there a substitute for sweetened condensed milk in Pumpkin Pie?

The entry for Pumpkin Pie calls for 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk. In its place: There is no quick swap. Simmer two cups of milk with two thirds of a cup of sugar until reduced by half, about 35 minutes.

Is Pumpkin Pie vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk, as needed whipped cream (for serving) and 2 large eggs. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan dessert collection.

Does Pumpkin Pie contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Which part of Pumpkin Pie can be done ahead?

Everything up to step 4. Step 4 is a built-in pause of 45 minutes: "Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 40-45 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 5 when you are ready to finish.

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