Pumpkin Pie
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Vegetarian American

Pumpkin Pie

A classic American pumpkin pie with a warmly spiced custard, a crisp pastry shell, and a softly set center that slices cleanly after cooling. Ideal for Thanksgiving, autumn gatherings, and make-ahead desserts.

90 min 8 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Whisk the flour, granulated sugar, and 1 g of the salt in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with a few pea-sized pieces remaining. Stir in the ice-cold water just until a dough forms.
2
Press the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll it on a lightly floured surface into a 28-centimeter round, then fit it into a 23-centimeter pie dish. Trim the edge, fold it under, and crimp or press it neatly.
3
Heat the oven to 220°C. Line the pastry with parchment and fill it with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the parchment and weights and bake for 5 minutes more, until the base looks dry but has not browned deeply.
4
Whisk the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and remaining salt in a bowl until smooth and evenly colored. Avoid incorporating excessive air, which can cause the custard to puff.
5
Reduce the oven to 175°C. Pour the filling into the warm crust and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, rotating once, until the edges are set and the center jiggles gently when the dish is nudged.
Freshly baked pumpkin pie with set edges and a gently wobbling center AI-generated image
6
Cool the pie on a rack for at least 2 hours, then refrigerate it until fully chilled and firm. Slice with a sharp knife, wiping the blade between cuts, and serve.
Slice of pumpkin pie showing smooth custard and crisp pastry AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Roasting is unnecessary when concentrated pumpkin purée is paired with brown sugar, cream, and eggs. Moderate baking heat sets the custard gradually while protecting the pastry from a rubbery filling and preserving the pie’s characteristic gentle wobble.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Cool the pie completely, cover it, and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

How to reheat it

For a warm slice, reheat it in a 160°C oven for 10 to 12 minutes; do not microwave the whole pie, as the custard may become watery.

Nutrition / serving

385kcal
5.47 gprotein
44.10 gcarbs
21.57 gfat
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Published 14 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026