Description
This THE BEST Pumpkin Pie Recipe is creamy, perfectly spiced, and guaranteed to impress! 🎃 With a buttery crust and rich pumpkin filling, it’s the ultimate holiday dessert — a must for Thanksgiving or any autumn celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugars, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually whisk in evaporated milk and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake 40–50 minutes, until the center is set.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
💡 Tip: For a perfectly smooth filling, strain the pumpkin mixture before baking. Pie can be made a day ahead and chilled for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes, Thanksgiving
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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