Chef John's Pumpkin Pie

Chef John's Pumpkin Pie
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    2.9K

Embark on a culinary journey with this pumpkin pie recipe, a symphony of flavors perfected over time. This formula ensures a rich, creamy texture and minimizes cracking, delivering a visually stunning and delicious dessert. Garnished with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and a dusting of nutmeg, it's the perfect ending to any feast.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    42 g
  • Cholesterol
    117 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    8 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    465 mg
  • Sugar
    29 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). (10 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and the whole egg until the mixture is smooth and homogenous. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Incorporate sweetened condensed milk, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, salt, freshly grated nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder into the pumpkin mixture. Whisk until everything is thoroughly combined, ensuring no lumps remain. (5 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Carefully line a 9-inch pie plate with the unbaked pie crust. Crimp the edges decoratively to create an appealing presentation. (10 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Pour the prepared filling into the crust-lined pie plate. Gently tap the pie plate on the counter to release any trapped air bubbles within the filling. (2 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

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07 Step

Recipe View Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the filling is just set in the middle, approximately 30 to 40 minutes more. To test for doneness, insert a paring knife into the filling about 1 inch from the edge; it should come out clean. (40 minutes)

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08 Step

Recipe View Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. This is crucial for the filling to set properly. Garnish with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg just before serving.

For an even richer flavor, consider using a high-quality spice blend.
If the crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
Cooling the pie completely is essential for the filling to set properly. Be patient!
Blind bake pie crust for 15 minutes before pouring the filling in to prevent a soggy bottom.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 962 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Stevie Jenkins

    The best pumpkin pie I've ever tasted! The flavor is rich and the texture is perfect.

  • Victoria Altenwerth

    My family devoured this pie in one sitting. It was so creamy and flavorful.

  • Claud Stark

    I've made this pie twice now, and it's a hit every time. The recipe is so easy to follow.

  • Pearlie Boyer

    The crust turned out perfectly golden brown. Thank you for the tips!

  • Aylin Collins

    Absolutely divine! The hint of Chinese 5-spice powder is genius!

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