Description
This homemade pumpkin pie captures the essence of autumn with a silky, spiced custard baked inside a buttery, flaky crust. Using high-quality pumpkin puree, heavy cream, and a blend of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe results in a balanced, comforting dessert. It is the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings or a cozy weekend project, designed to be accessible for beginners while delivering professional, bakery-quality results that will delight your family and friends.
Ingredients
3 large eggs
15 ounces pumpkin puree
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
3–4 Tablespoons ice water
Instructions
Whisk flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp sugar in a large bowl.
Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough just holds together, then form a disk, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface and fit into a 9-inch pie dish; trim and crimp the edges.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
Slowly stir in the cream and vanilla extract.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Bake at 375°F until the edges are set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, approximately 45-50 minutes.
Cool completely on a wire rack before serving to allow the custard to set.
Notes
For the best texture, ensure your eggs and cream are at room temperature before mixing. Let the pie cool for at least 3 hours before slicing, as the custard needs time to firm up. You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream for a slightly lighter custard. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg