Best 3 Vanilla Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Recipes

Autumn is the time for warm and comforting desserts. The rich flavors of vanilla and bourbon perfectly complement the natural sweetness of pumpkin in this classic holiday pie. Whether you are looking for a special dessert to serve at a gathering or a cozy treat to enjoy at home, this decadent pie is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and memorable dessert that will be a hit with family and friends.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON-VANILLA BEAN PUMPKIN PIE

Bourbon-Vanilla Bean Pumpkin Pie image

Provided by Nicole Rees

Categories Dessert

Yield 8-10

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
15-oz. can pure pumpkin
2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tsp. table salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1-1/2 Tbs. bourbon
1 blind-baked Basic Pie Pastry shell

Steps:

Position a rack in the center of the oven, set a rimmed baking sheet on the rack, and heat the oven to 425°F.
In a medium saucepan, bring the milk, cream, vanilla bean, and scraped seeds to a boil. Remove from the heat and let the mixture steep for 20 minutes.
Remove the vanilla bean from the milk and cream, scraping off any residual seeds into the milk. Return the pan to medium heat until the milk is hot but not boiling, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, leaving the pan on the burner. Whisk in the pumpkin, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth. One at a time, add the eggs, whisking constantly. Stir in the bourbon.
Pour the filling into the pie shell and put the pie on the hot baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes and then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F. Bake until the center of the pie no longer wobbles when the pan is nudged (a slight jiggle is fine) 30 to 35 minutes more. Transfer the pie to a rack and let it cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8-10

BOURBON PUMPKIN PIE

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie image

For many, Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie is unthinkable, but that doesn't mean you can't jazz up the old standby. A judicious hand with the spices lends this custardy version a certain lightness of being. There is a bit of tang, too, from sour cream, and an underlying warmth from the jigger of bourbon (to amplify the depth of flavor, add some to the whipped cream accompaniment, too).

Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories Bourbon Milk/Cream Egg Dessert Bake Christmas Thanksgiving Spice Pumpkin Chill Cinnamon Christmas Eve Sour Cream Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Pie

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

Pastry dough
1 (15-ounces) can pure pumpkin
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
3 1/2 tablespoons bourbon
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Accompaniment: lightly sweetened whipped cream (add 1 teaspoon bourbon per 1/2 cup cream if desired)
Special Equipment
A 9 1/2-inch deep-dish pie plate (6-cup capacity); pie weights or dried beans

Steps:

Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round and fit into pie plate. Trim edge, leaving a 1/2-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and lightly press against rim of pie plate, then crimp decoratively. Lightly prick bottom all over with a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes (or freeze 10 minutes).
Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle.
Line shell with foil and fill with pie weights. Bake until side is set and edge is golden, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove weights and foil and bake shell until golden all over, 10 to 15 minutes more. Cool completely.
Whisk together remaining ingredients and pour into cooled shell.
Bake until edge of filling is set but center trembles slightly, about 45 minutes (filling will continue to set as it cools). Cool completely.

VANILLA PUMPKIN PIE

Vanilla Pumpkin Pie image

This is my husband's favorite pumpkin pie. It's less spicy than traditional pumpkin pies so you can really taste the pumpkin flavor!

Provided by AB70

Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 eggs
¾ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, flour, salt vanilla and cinnamon. Pour filling into pie shell.
Bake for 20 minutes at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) then turn oven temperature down to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking 40 more minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 60.2 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 331.9 mg, Sugar 25.3 g

Tips:

Use fresh pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree has a more intense flavor than canned puree. If you don't have time to make your own puree, look for pumpkin puree that is unsweetened and unseasoned.
Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the pie tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the pie in a preheated oven. This will help the pie to cook evenly.
Let the pie cool completely before serving. This will allow the flavors to develop and the pie to set properly.

Conclusion:

These pumpkin pie recipes are all delicious and easy to make. Whether you're looking for a classic pumpkin pie or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, it's time to bake some pumpkin pie!