Perfect Pumpkin Pie
  1. For a homemade pumpkin pie crust:

  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and salt.

  3. Add chilled, cubed butter. Use a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.

  5. Form the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

  6. Roll out the pie crust on a floured surface to fit your pie pan. Place the crust in the pan, Pinch edges if desired.

  7. Preheat the Oven to 450

  8. Prepare the Pumpkin Pie Filling: In a large bowl, mix together the canned pumpkin or fresh pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt and a pinch of pepper, cream, milk and eggs until well combined.

  9. Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the unbaked crust.

  10. If you want a flakier crust, bake the pie at 450°F (232°C) for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 45 minutes. If not, simply bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes.

  11. Remove your pumpkin pie from the oven and let it cool on a countertop for at least 2 hours before serving.

  12. Serve a slice of cooled pumpkin pie with a generous dollop of sweetened whipped cream on top!

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🥧Pie

Cuisine🇺🇸American

OccasionsFall Celebrations🦃Thanksgiving

Season🍂Fall

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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