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Easy Pumpkin Pie from Scratch with Flaky Crust Recipe

Easy Pumpkin Pie from Scratch with Flaky Crust Recipe


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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Pie from Scratch with a Flaky Crust recipe. Learn how to make a delicious pumpkin pie with homemade crust that will impress your guests and elevate your holiday dessert table.


Ingredients

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For the crust:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes
  • 35 tablespoons ice water

For the filling:

  • 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Whisk flour and salt, cut in butter, add ice water gradually, shape into a disk, refrigerate.
  2. Roll out the crust: Preheat oven, roll out dough to fit pie dish, transfer crust, trim excess, crimp edges.
  3. Make the filling: Whisk pumpkin, sugar, spices, salt, add eggs, stir in evaporated milk.
  4. Bake the pie: Pre-bake crust, pour in filling, bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then at 350°F for 40-50 minutes.
  5. Cool and serve: Cool on wire rack for 2 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with fresh whipped cream for an extra treat.
  • The crust can be made a day ahead and kept chilled.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 280mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg