The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie
A warm and comforting pumpkin pie, perfect for autumn gatherings and family traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 store-bought refrigerated pie crust (or frozen)
- 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree (one full can)
- ¾ cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare the pie crust by unrolling it into your pie dish and crimping the edges. Brush with melted butter if using a store-bought crust.
- Mix the filling: Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the whole milk and blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, leaving a little space at the top.
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-50 minutes.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Notes
Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream for the ultimate cozy experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, fall dessert, autumn recipes, comfort food