Description
A silky-smooth, perfectly spiced classic pumpkin pie with a buttery flaky crust — the ultimate fall dessert for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 Tbsp ice water
- (Shortcut: Use a store-bought refrigerated crust if preferred)
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly. Add ice water one tablespoon at a time until dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 30 minutes. Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp edges as desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Add eggs and egg yolk, whisking until smooth. Gradually pour in evaporated milk and vanilla extract, whisking until fully combined.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Pour filling into prepared crust and bake for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and bake an additional 40–50 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly. (If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil or a pie shield.)
- Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Slice and top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for the perfect finish.
Notes
For best flavor, make the pie a day ahead and chill overnight — it sets beautifully and tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg