Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie 🎃🍫🥧 Silky Pumpkin Spice Meets Decadent Chocolate in a Stunning Swirl

This pie combines the best of both worlds — creamy pumpkin filling and bittersweet chocolate — for a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Perfect for holiday tables when you want to wow without complicating the recipe.

Ingredients (Makes 1 standard 9-inch pie)

For the crust

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 3–5 tbsp ice water

(or use a store-bought crust to save time)

For the filling

  • 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
  • ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the chocolate swirl

  • 4 oz semisweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

To serve

  • Whipped cream
  • Shaved chocolate or cocoa powder for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the crust

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add ice water gradually until dough comes together.
  • Shape into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Prep the crust

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll dough to fit a 9-inch pie dish, trim edges, and crimp.
  • Chill while making the filling.

Step 3: Make the filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugar, eggs, cream, spices, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 4: Make the chocolate swirl

  • In a heatproof bowl, melt chocolate and cream together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth.

Step 5: Fill and swirl

  • Pour pumpkin filling into crust.
  • Drop spoonfuls of melted chocolate on top and swirl gently with a skewer or knife to create a marbled effect.

Step 6: Bake

  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
  • Cool completely before slicing.

Step 7: Serve

  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with shaved chocolate or cocoa powder.

Flavor Variations

  • Use white chocolate for a sweeter, creamier swirl
  • Add espresso powder to the chocolate for mocha depth
  • Stir a bit of bourbon or rum into the pumpkin filling for a holiday kick
  • Make it gluten-free by swapping in a GF pie crust

Pro Tips

  • Don’t over-swirl — too much mixing will muddy the pattern
  • Chill the pie before slicing for clean swirls
  • Bake on a lower oven rack for an evenly cooked crust
  • Use good-quality chocolate for best flavor and texture

Final Thoughts

Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie is a showstopper that brings together spiced pumpkin comfort and rich chocolate indulgence. It’s perfect for when you want a classic holiday dessert with just a touch of drama.

Swirl it. Bake it. Watch the slices vanish. 🎃🍫🥧

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