Best 6 The Ultimate Pumpkin Pie Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating the perfect pumpkin pie. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the information you need to make the most delicious and impressive pumpkin pie you've ever tasted. We'll take you on a step-by-step journey covering everything from selecting the best pumpkins to mastering the art of creating a smooth and creamy filling. Along the way, we'll share valuable tips and tricks to ensure your pie has a flaky crust and a tantalizing aroma that will leave everyone asking for more. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will make your pumpkin pie the star of the show at your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE



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The one and only! EAGLE BRAND® makes this traditional dessert the perfect ending to a Thanksgiving feast.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 352.1 mg, Sugar 17.7 g

THE ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Pumpkin pie was introduced to the holiday table at the Pilgrim's second Thanksgiving in 1623. Decorate this American classic with some whipped cream, or serve the cream alongside. See how to make your pie perfect with our streaming video demonstration.

Categories     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Freeze/Chill     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Apricot     Pumpkin     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

Crust
1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons whipping cream
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
1 16-ounce can solid pack pumpkin
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Blend first 3 ingredients in processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cream and process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball, flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 9-inch glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1 inch. Fold overhang under. Make cut in crust edge at 1/2 inch intervals. Bend alternate edge pieces inward. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Line crust with foil, pressing firmly. Bake until sides are set, about 10 minutes. Remove foil. Bake crust until pale brown, about 10 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • Spread preserves over crust; pour in filling. Bake until filling puffs at edges and center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
  • For filling:
  • Using whisk, mix first 6 ingredients in bowl until no lumps remain. Blend in pumpkin, whipping cream, sour cream and eggs.
  • Spread preserves over crust; pour in filling. Bake until filling puffs at edges and center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
5 teaspoons sugar
Salt
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Salt
3 large eggs, plus 1 egg white
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup pecans
1 cup fresh cranberries, or frozen, thawed and drained
1 2.3-ounce package amaretti cookies (about 12)

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Combine the flour, sugar and a pinch of salt in a large bowl. Mix in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Work in 3 tablespoons ice water until the dough holds together without being too sticky. If it's still crumbly, add more ice water, 1 teaspoon at a time. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough into an 11- to 12-inch circle with a floured rolling pin. Ease into a 9-inch pie pan; press firmly into the bottom and sides. Trim the excess dough, then pinch the edges. Refrigerate until ready to fill.
  • Place a baking sheet on the bottom oven rack and preheat to 375. Make the filling: Whisk the pumpkin in a bowl with the butter and a pinch of salt. Whisk in 3 eggs and the sugar.
  • Stir in the cream, cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the mixture into the pie shell. Lightly beat the egg white, then brush onto the pastry edges. Carefully place the pie on the preheated baking sheet, lower the oven temperature to 325 and bake until the pie is set but still jiggles slightly, about 50 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, make the topping: Toast the pecans on a baking sheet in the oven for about 10 minutes; cool. With a knife or food processor, coarsely chop the pecans, cranberries and cookies; sprinkle over the cooled pie.

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Make and share this Ultimate Pumpkin Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LA286570

Categories     Pie

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup chilled butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons whipping cream
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon packed golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
3/4 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, beaten to blend
1/4 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • For crust:.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F Blend first 3 ingredients in food processor until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cream and process until moist clumps form. Gather dough into ball, flatten into disk. Wrap in plastic; chill 15 minutes.
  • Roll out dough on floured surface to 14-inch round. Transfer dough to 9-inch glass pie dish. Trim overhang to 1 inch. Fold overhang under. Make cut in crust edge at 1/2 inch intervals. Bend alternate edge pieces inward. Freeze 15 minutes.
  • Line crust with foil, pressing firmly. Bake until sides are set, about 10 minutes. Remove foil. Bake crust until pale brown, about 10 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F.
  • For filling:.
  • Using whisk, mix first 6 ingredients in bowl until no lumps remain. Blend in pumpkin, whipping cream, sour cream and eggs.
  • Spread preserves over crust; pour in filling. Bake until filling puffs at edges and center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool on rack. Cover; chill until cold. (Can be made 1 day ahead.).
  • Notes: We usually make a different crust, so I can't really comment on that part. I'm guessing on the prep times.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 154.4, Sodium 204.8, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 32.4, Protein 6.2

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Did you know that the variety of pumpkin used in canned pumpkin purée is very close to sweet winter squashes like butternut and honeynut? Making your own fresh purée from these varieties will give you the best possible pumpkin pie, one that's both ultracreamy and richly flavored. Just don't be tempted to halve the whole squash and bake it still in the skin. Cutting it into cubes allows for the most evaporation and condensation for the best texture and taste. If using a glass or ceramic pie pan, you might want to parbake the crust. Since glass doesn't conduct heat as well as metal, the crust may not cook through if you don't parbake.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     pies and tarts, dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds butternut squash (1 small squash), peeled, seeded and cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 3 cups), see Tip
1 cup/240 milliliters heavy cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
All-purpose flour, for rolling out the dough
Dough for a single 9-inch pie crust
3 large eggs
2/3 cup/132 grams light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice or pinch of ground cloves
1 tablespoon bourbon or dark rum, or use 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Place two racks in the oven: one in the lower third and one in the upper third. Place a rimmed baking sheet on the lower oven rack and heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Line another rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spread butternut squash on it. Drizzle squash with 2 tablespoons of the heavy cream, sprinkle with granulated sugar and dot the top with butter. Roast on the upper rack, stirring once or twice, until squash is very tender, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll pie dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch metal pie pan. Fold over any excess dough, crimping the edges. Transfer to the freezer for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours. (This helps the crust hold its shape so the edges don't slump.)
  • When the squash is soft, transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool for at least 10 minutes (and up to a few hours). Raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees.
  • In a food processor or blender, purée the squash with the remaining cream until smooth. Add eggs, brown sugar, spices, bourbon and salt, and pulse to combine. The mixture should be very smooth.
  • Pour mixture into the chilled pie shell. Carefully transfer pie to the hot baking sheet on the bottom rack. Bake for 10 minutes, then lower the oven temperature to 300 and continue to bake until the crust is golden and the center jiggles just slightly when shaken, 35 to 45 minutes longer. Transfer pie to a wire cooling rack and allow to cool completely before serving. Pie can be baked up to 24 hours ahead of serving; do not refrigerate before serving.

ULTIMATE PUMPKIN PIE



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Make and share this Ultimate Pumpkin Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Elmotoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 large eggs
12 ounces coconut milk
1 graham cracker pie crust
1/3 cup dried apricot
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 ounces white chocolate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Combine pumpkin through coconut milk. Stir well & pour into pie crust.
  • Bake at 425F for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350F & bake about 50 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
  • While pie is baking, thinly slice apricots.
  • Cool pie on wire rack.
  • Carefully melt white chocolate either in a small bowl over a small pan of hot water or in the microwave, stirring after every 30 seconds until melted & smooth.
  • When the pie has cooled, sprinkle top with slivered apricots & shredded coconut.
  • Drizzle melted white chocolate over the top in a crisscross fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 48, Sodium 192.3, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 32.5, Protein 4.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh pumpkin puree. Canned pumpkin puree can work in a pinch, but fresh pumpkin puree will give your pie a richer, more flavorful taste. To make your own pumpkin puree, simply roast a pumpkin in the oven until it is soft, then scoop out the flesh and puree it in a food processor or blender.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Just mix until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Bake the pie at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to create a crispy crust and a creamy filling.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will give the filling time to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin pie is a classic fall dessert that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and warm spices, it's the perfect way to end a Thanksgiving meal or any other special occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give pumpkin pie a try. You won't be disappointed!

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