Description
This delightful Chef John’s Pumpkin Pie features a rich, creamy filling made from pumpkin puree and warm spices, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. It’s the perfect dessert for fall gatherings and holiday feasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- whipped cream
- for serving (optional)
- grated nutmeg
- for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, egg yolks, large egg, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth.
- Add the ground cinnamon, ground ginger, fine salt, freshly grated nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder, stirring until well incorporated.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the unbaked pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
- Serve slices with whipped cream and a sprinkle of grated nutmeg, if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, chill the pie for a few hours before serving. Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Chef John's Pumpkin Pie, pumpkin pie recipe, dessert, fall recipes, Thanksgiving pie