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The Ultimate Flaky Crust Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe (Perfect Every Time)

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Make the best homemade pumpkin pie with this traditional recipe. You get a creamy, perfectly spiced filling inside a flaky, buttery crust. This is the essential Thanksgiving dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked flaky pie crust
  • 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place your unbaked pie crust on a baking sheet.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and eggs until fully combined.
  3. In a separate small bowl, mix the sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry spice mixture to the wet ingredients, whisking until the filling is smooth and uniform. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the pumpkin filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  6. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 minutes.
  7. Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Continue baking for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing. This helps prevent cracking.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally topped with fresh whipped cream.

Notes

  • For the flakiest crust, keep all ingredients cold when preparing the dough.
  • To prevent the edges of the crust from burning, cover them loosely with aluminum foil halfway through the 350 degree F baking time.
  • If you want a truly creamy pumpkin pie filling, avoid whipping too much air into the mixture when combining ingredients.
  • This recipe makes a perfect holiday pie for your Thanksgiving dessert table.

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