Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Pie recipe, perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering. This delightful dessert features a velvety pumpkin filling spiced just right to evoke the essence of the season. Whether you choose to use canned pumpkin or whip up your own homemade puree, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike. Its simplicity allows even novice bakers to create a stunning dessert that captures the warmth of home. Top it off with a dollop of homemade whipped cream for an irresistible finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) single crust homemade pie crust
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin puree or 2 cups homemade pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a pie dish, trimming excess dough and pricking the bottom with a fork.
- In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until combined, then add sugars and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and spices until fully mixed.
- Pour filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C), then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 45–50 minutes until set.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (95g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg