When autumn's chill sets in, nothing compares to the warm, comforting goodness of a homemade pumpkin pie. For those who don't have the time or resources to make pumpkin puree from scratch, using frozen pumpkin can be a lifesaver. While frozen pumpkin pie filling is convenient and easy to find, not all brands are created equal. Some fillings are bland and lack flavor, while others are too sweet or have an off-putting texture. To help you find the best frozen pumpkin pie filling, we've tested and compared a variety of brands, taking into consideration taste, texture, and overall quality. In this article, we'll share our top picks for the best frozen pumpkin pie fillings, so you can be sure your next pumpkin pie is a delicious success.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
FROZEN PUMPKIN PIE
"As a rule, I don't like pumpkin," admits Diane Hixon of Niceville, Florida. "But this light, melt-in-your-mouth pie is an exception!" Just fill a convenient graham cracker crust with a cool combination of canned pumpkin and vanilla ice cream for an unexpected taste sensation.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine ice cream, pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; mix well. Pour into crust. Freeze for 4 hours or until firm.
Nutrition Facts :
QUICK FROZEN PUMPKIN PIE
"The holidays are the perfect time to try this quick twist on a traditional pumpkin pie," suggests Marion Stoll, Dent, Minnesota. "I often make it ahead, so it goes from freezer to feast!"
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; beat until smooth. Place bowl in freezer for 30 minutes or until filling starts to set, stirring every 10 minutes. Spoon into crust, mounding filling slightly in center. Cover and freeze until firm, about two hours. , If desired, garnish with whipped topping and pecans; serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 250mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
FROZEN PUMPKIN PIE
This wonderful new twist to the traditional pumpkin pie has vanilla ice cream in the bottom and is lined with a gingersnap crust! Cool and refreshing! Garnish each slice with a dollop of whipped topping and some crushed gingersnaps if you like.
Provided by Carolyn
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 2h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
- In a small bowl mix together 1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps and 1 tablespoon sugar. Stir in melted butter or margarine. Press mixture evenly into a 9 inch pie plate. Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, combine pumpkin, 1 cup sugar, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Fold in whipped topping.
- Spread ice cream in an even layer in bottom of cooled gingersnap crust. Pour pumpkin mixture over ice cream. Freeze at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping and crushed gingersnaps if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 29.8 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 374.2 mg, Sugar 46.9 g
HOMEMADE FRESH PUMPKIN PIE
This recipe is made from fresh pumpkin, not canned. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family does. Happy Thanksgiving.
Provided by Nancy Scott
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Prepare pie crust by mixing together the flour and salt. Cut shortening into flour; add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time (you may need only 3 tablespoons, or up to 4 tablespoons). Mix dough and repeat until dough is moist enough to hold together.
- With lightly floured, hands shape dough into a ball. On a lightly floured board roll dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness. With a sharp knife, cut dough 1 1/2 inch larger than the upside-down 8- to 9-inch pie pan. Gently roll the dough around the rolling pin and transfer it right-side up onto the pie pan. Unroll, easing dough into the bottom of the pie pan.
- In a large bowl, beat pumpkin with evaporated milk, eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and salt with an electric mixer or immersion blender. Mix well. Pour into a prepared crust. Bake 40 minutes or until when a knife is inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.6 calories, Carbohydrate 44.3 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 365.3 mg, Sugar 25.6 g
PUMPKIN PIE FILLING
I am often astounded at how few people know how to make pumpkin pie filling from scratch. In my opinion, it makes all the difference in the world when you're looking to make a truly spectacular pie for Thanksgiving or any autumnal dinner. Remember: A pumpkin is a squash, and the meat can be prepared in the same way any other large squash can. When shopping for your pumpkin, the standard "Veggie Rule" applies: Smaller specimens tend to pack a lot more flavor, and the heavier pumpkin will be denser. Little pie pumpkins are available in the fall, should weight about a pound and a half to two pounds a piece, and are the ones that you'll need for this recipe. You can use the big ones, but they just don't pack the same punch. Also, just as a tip, keep some exam gloves handy for easy clean-up after de-seeding your pumpkins.
Provided by Lilith70
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 32 ounces, dep. on pumpkin
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut the tops off of the pumpkins in a circle, just like you would for making a jack-o-lantern.
- Quarter the pumpkins from the top down and scoop out the seeds and tendrils. (Keep seeds for pepitas if you like.).
- Place the pumpkin shells meat-side up on a large cookie sheet or other sided baking dish.
- Smear the inner surfaces of the pumpkins with the butter.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar and spices, including a small bit of salt, over the shells.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees for 30 minutes or until you can easily stab through the flesh with a fork.
- Let stand to cool.
- Gently cut away the outer skin. (This is great for compost!).
- Puree, mash, or process the meat to the desired consistency for the recipe you're preparing - very smooth for a mousse, less so for a standard pie.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 23.1, Carbohydrate 6.7, Sugar 6.6
FRESH PUMPKIN PIE
Prep time does not include time to cook the pumpkins. That step can be done right before making the pie, or any time up to 6 months in advance, if the puree is frozen. This is a combination and modification of recipes from my step-mother and 'Healthy Meals in Minutes'. The recipe calls for fresh-cooked (or frozen) pumpkin puree, which really is best, but you can substitute canned pumpkin if you are pressed for time. I like the squashed-looking 'Cinderella' pumpkins best for cooking with - the kind used for carving really aren't very good to cook with, unfortunately. I bake one or two every Fall and freeze the puree to use in recipes for the rest of the year. I find pumpkin pies made with fresh, rather than canned, pumpkin have a more delicate flavor and smoother texture. Try it! I have used the same amount of all kinds of milk - 1%, 2% whole, whipping cream, evaporated, sweetened condensed - and have also substituted up to 1/2 the amount of pumpkin puree with squash or sweet potato puree and can't tell the difference in the final product.
Provided by Camdens Mom
Categories Pie
Time 1h25m
Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Pumpkin puree: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the whole pumpkin, if it will fit, or 1/2 pumpkin with seeds scooped out cut side down, in the oven and bake until a sharp knife easily pierces through to the seed cavity, about 1 1/2 hours.
- 2. When cool enough to handle, peel away the skin with a knife. If not already done, cut pumpkin in half and scoop out the seeds. Puree in a food processor or mash by hand with a potato masher. (I freeze any leftovers in 2 1/4 cup portions in quart zip-lock bags. Most recipes using pumpkin puree use 2 cups and somehow there is always a little less after it is frozen.).
- 3. Crust: Mix flour and salt in a medium mixing bowl. Cut in butter and shortening with a pastry blender until well blended and the texture of course meal. Add just enough very cold water for the dough to hold together, about 1/3 cup, and mix with a fork, just until combined. Do not over mix or use too much water or the crust will be tough.
- 4. Roll dough into a circle 1 - 2 inches larger than your pie plate. Transfer dough to pie plate and prick the bottom of the crust several times with a fork. Line the crust with a sheet of aluminum foil folded and crimped so it covers the bottom and sides of the crust up to about 1/2 inch from the top of the pie plate. Roll or crimp the edges of the dough. The finished edges should be held up by the aluminum foil.
- 5. Place ceramic pie weights or dried beans on top of the aluminum foil to keep the crust flat while baking. Bake at 350 degrees on the center oven rack for 15 - 20 minutes. The crust should stay up on its own when the aluminum foil and weights are removed, but shouldn't be browned. Set aside to cool.
- 6. Filling: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together pumpkin puree, brown and granulated sugars, and all-purpose flour. Add spices; stir to blend. Whisk in milk, egg whites, egg, and vanilla. Pour the pumpkin mixture into prepared crust.
- 7. Bake until filling is set but still slightly loose in the center, about 40 - 45 minutes. If the crust is getting done before the filling, cover crust with a pie shield or aluminum foil. Place pie on wire rack and cool completely, then cover and refrigerate until serving.
PUMPKIN PIE MADE WITH ROASTED FRESH PUMPKIN
Traditional pumpkin pie gains depth of flavor with roasted fresh pumpkin and just the right amount of warming spices.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Pie & Tarts Recipes
Yield Makes two 10-inch pies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. If using fresh pumpkin, roast it, cut sides down, on a rimmed baking sheet until soft, 50 to 60 minutes. Let cool completely. (Roasted pumpkin can be refrigerated, in an airtight container, overnight.) Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- Reserve 1 disk of dough for making leaf decorations. On a lightly floured work surface, roll out remaining disks into 14-inch rounds. Fit rounds into two 10-inch pie plates; trim edges, leaving 1/2-inch overhangs. Fold edges under, and press to seal. Freeze until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Roll out reserved disk to a 1/8-inch thickness. Transfer to a baking sheet, and freeze until firm, about 15 minutes. Using a small (about 1 inch) leaf-shape cookie cutter or a paring knife, cut leaves from dough. Freeze until cold, about 15 minutes.
- Brush edges of pie shells with a damp pastry brush; arrange leaves around edges, pressing to adhere. Whisk 1 egg and cream in a small bowl. Brush leaves with egg wash. Cut 2 large circles of parchment; fit into pie shells, extending above edges. Fill with pie weights or dried beans.
- Bake pie shells 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment; bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more. Cool completely on wire racks.
- If using fresh pumpkin, discard seeds. Scoop out flesh, using a large spoon, into a food processor. Process until smooth, about 1 minute. Measure out 3 cups, and transfer pumpkin to a large bowl (reserve any remaining for another use; if using canned pumpkin, add that to the bowl instead). Add brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, remaining 6 eggs, and evaporated milk; whisk until combined.
- Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Place pie shells on rimmed baking sheets. Divide pumpkin mixture evenly between shells. Bake until all but centers are set, 35 to 40 minutes. Let pies cool completely on wire racks. Cut into wedges, and serve with whipped cream.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use canned pumpkin puree. Just be sure to drain it well before using.
- Don't overcook the pumpkin puree. It should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy.
- Use a variety of spices to flavor the pumpkin pie filling. Some popular choices include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
- Be sure to taste the pumpkin pie filling before you bake it. Adjust the spices to your liking.
- If you are using a pre-made pie crust, be sure to pre-bake it according to the package directions.
- Bake the pumpkin pie at a high temperature for the first 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to finish baking. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming too brown.
- Let the pumpkin pie cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set.
Conclusion:
Pumpkin pie is a classic fall dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious pumpkin pie that will be the star of your Thanksgiving or Christmas table. So what are you waiting for? Get baking!
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