Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Name: Classic Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 disk pie dough (plus 1 disk, if decorating); All-purpose flour, for dusting; 1 15 -ounce can pure pumpkin; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 2/3 cup granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

Servings: persons

1 disk pie dough (plus 1 disk, if decorating)
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 15 -ounce can pure pumpkin
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
Coarse sugar, for sprinkling (optional)

1
Roll out the dough into a 12-inch round on a lightly floured surface.
2
Ease into a 9-inch pie plate.
3
Fold the overhanging dough under itself and crimp the edges with your fingers.
4
Pierce the bottom and sides all over with a fork.
5
Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
6
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the chilled dough with foil and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
7
Transfer to the oven and bake until the edges are golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
8
Remove the foil and weights and continue baking until the crust is golden all over, 10 to 15 more minutes.
9
Transfer to a rack and let cool completely.
10
Make the filling: Gently whisk the pumpkin, cream, granulated sugar, 2 eggs, the cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt (do not overmix).
11
Beat the remaining egg and brush on the crust edge; sprinkle with coarse sugar.
12
Pour the filling into the crust and bake until set around the edges, 50 minutes to 1 hour (the middle will still jiggle slightly).
13
Transfer to a rack; let cool completely.
14
Photograph by Johnny Miller

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 disk pie dough (plus 1 disk, if decorating), All-purpose flour, for dusting, 1 15 -ounce can pure pumpkin, 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, and more.

Yes, Classic Pumpkin Pie falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Pumpkin Pie

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