Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Here’s one of my absolute favorite dessert recipes—I just love it! This pumpkin pie is perfectly spiced, with a buttery crust and creamy filling. Paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a comforting treat that’s hard to beat. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Ingredients:
For the crust:

• 250 g flour
• 125 g cold butter, diced
• 70 g sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water

For the filling:

• 400 g pumpkin puree (you can make it fresh or use canned)
• 150 g sugar
• 2 eggs
• 200 ml fresh cream (or milk)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

Making Fresh Pumpkin Puree (optional):

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cut a small pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds, and place the halves face down on a lined baking sheet.
3. Bake for 45-60 minutes, or until the pumpkin is soft.
4. Let cool, then scoop out the flesh and blend it until smooth. Now you have fresh pumpkin puree!

Preparing the Crust:

1. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until you get a crumbly texture.
2. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until the dough begins to form. If it’s too dry, add cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
3. Form a ball, flatten into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Filling:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cream, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.

Assembling the Pie:

1. Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 3 mm thickness. Transfer to a pie dish, pressing gently along the edges, and trim any excess.
2. *** the base of the crust with a fork to prevent bubbling.
3. Pour the pumpkin filling into the crust.

Baking:

1. Bake the pie for 55-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is lightly golden. Insert a knife into the center, it should come out clean when done.

Cooling & Serving:

1. Let the pie cool to room temperature.
2. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat! Enjoy!