Description
Pumpkin Pie is the most iconic Thanksgiving dessert—creamy, spiced pumpkin custard baked in a flaky pie crust and served with whipped cream. It’s simple, festive, and the heart of every Thanksgiving dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, spices, and salt.
- Beat in eggs, then gradually stir in evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour filling into the pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 40–50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for at least 2 hours. Serve with whipped cream.
Notes
- Substitute pumpkin pie spice (2 tsp) for individual spices for convenience.
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of evaporated milk.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg