Description
A classic holiday dessert with a silky pumpkin filling and warm spices in a buttery crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving or fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (12 fl oz) can evaporated milk or 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually stir in evaporated milk or heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40–50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Add a splash of maple syrup for deeper flavor.
- Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.
- Try a graham cracker crust for a different texture.
- Add nutmeg or allspice for extra warmth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg