Snack
Classic Pumpkin Pie
A smooth, spiced pumpkin custard in a flaky crust, the way it is served at Thanksgiving.
⏱ 3 hr 10 min (15 min prep, 55 min cooking, 2 hr waiting)
🍽 Serves 8 · 1 slice
make aheadkid friendly
vegetarian
ContainsMilk, Eggs, Wheat. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 sheet Refrigerated pie crust
Filling
- 1 can Pumpkin puree (canned)
- 1 can Evaporated milk
- 2 Eggs, large
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ½ tsp Table salt
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Ground cloves
To serve
- 1 cup Whipped cream (aerosol) (optional)
Nutrition
Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.
Steps
You’ll need: 9-inch pie plate, large bowl, whisk, rimmed baking sheet.
- Heat the oven to 425°F. Fit the crust into the pie plate and crimp the edge. Set the plate on a baking sheet.
- Whisk the pumpkin, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, salt and spices until smooth. Pour into the crust.
- Bake 15 minutes, then lower the oven to 350°F and bake 40 to 50 minutes more, until the edges are set, the center jiggles only slightly and a knife near the center comes out clean (at least 160°F).
- Cool on a rack about 2 hours, then refrigerate. The filling finishes setting as it cools.
🌡 Safe temperaturesEgg dishes 160°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.
Make aheadBake up to 2 days ahead. Pumpkin pie is an egg custard, so keep it in the fridge, covered, once cool and up to 3 to 4 days.
❄️ FreezerFreeze the baked, cooled pie, wrapped well, for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
↺ LeftoversKeep slices refrigerated and enjoy cold or at room temperature within 4 days.
🧒 With kidsKids can whisk the filling and help crimp the crust. If a crust edge browns fast, a grown-up can cover it with foil strips.
Dairy-free swapUse full-fat coconut milk instead of evaporated milk and skip the whipped cream.
Gluten-free swapUse a gluten-free pie crust.
An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.