Description
This easy pumpkin pie from scratch features a buttery, flaky crust and a rich, spiced pumpkin filling. Made with simple ingredients like pumpkin puree, cinnamon, and ginger, it’s the perfect fall dessert. Whether for Thanksgiving or a cozy gathering, this homemade pie is fresher and more flavorful than any store-bought option. Learn how to make pumpkin pie with a flaky crust and indulge in the best flavors of fall!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 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
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the cubed butter and work it into the flour with a pastry cutter or fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough: Once chilled, roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to fit a 9-inch pie dish. Transfer the dough to the pie dish, trim excess dough, and crimp the edges. Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- Make the filling: Whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, sugars, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Assemble the pie: Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared crust and smooth it into an even layer.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Cover crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Cool and serve: Let the pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
