Classic Pumpkin Pies 🥧 Timeless, Creamy & Perfect for Fall

ByKarl S

Pumpkin pie is the ultimate holiday dessert — creamy, spiced, and baked in a flaky crust.

Whether you go fully traditional, dairy-free, or with a fun twist, these recipes deliver that nostalgic autumn flavor that never goes out of style.

🍂 Traditional Pumpkin Pie

The classic, straight from Grandma’s kitchen.

Ingredients:

  • Pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Eggs
  • Evaporated milk
  • Sugar
  • Cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves
  • Salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Whisk pumpkin, eggs, milk, sugar, and spices until smooth.
  3. Pour into crust and bake 15 minutes.
  4. Lower temp to 350°F and bake 35–40 min.
  5. Cool before serving.

👉 Traditional Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🥛 Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

Creamy without the cream.

Ingredients:

  • Pie crust
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Coconut milk (full-fat)
  • Eggs
  • Sugar or maple syrup
  • Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Whisk pumpkin, coconut milk, eggs, sweetener, and spices.
  2. Pour into crust.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 15 min, then 350°F for 35–40 min.

👉 Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🍯 Maple Pumpkin Pie

Sweetened naturally with rich maple syrup.

Ingredients:

  • Pie crust
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Maple syrup
  • Eggs
  • Heavy cream
  • Cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Mix pumpkin, maple syrup, cream, eggs, and spices.
  2. Pour into crust and smooth top.
  3. Bake at 375°F for 45–50 min.

👉 Maple Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🧁 Mini Pumpkin Pies

Perfect for parties and portion control.

Ingredients:

  • Mini tart shells or phyllo cups
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Eggs
  • Evaporated milk
  • Sugar
  • Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Mix filling ingredients.
  2. Spoon into tart shells.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 min.

👉 Mini Pumpkin Pies Recipe

🌾 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Classic flavor, no wheat.

Ingredients:

  • Gluten-free pie crust
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Eggs
  • Evaporated milk or coconut milk
  • Brown sugar
  • Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Whisk filling ingredients.
  2. Pour into crust.
  3. Bake at 425°F for 15 min, then 350°F for 35–40 min.

👉 Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🍫 Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie

Rich, spiced, and chocolaty.

Ingredients:

  • Pie crust
  • Pumpkin filling (as in classic recipe)
  • Melted dark chocolate

Instructions:

  1. Prepare classic filling.
  2. Pour into crust, drizzle chocolate on top.
  3. Swirl with a knife.
  4. Bake as directed.

👉 Chocolate Swirl Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🥄 No-Bake Pumpkin Pie

Light, creamy, and fast.

Ingredients:

  • Graham cracker crust
  • Pumpkin purée
  • Whipped cream or whipped topping
  • Cream cheese
  • Sugar
  • Pumpkin pie spice

Instructions:

  1. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and spice until smooth.
  2. Fold in whipped cream.
  3. Spread into crust and chill 4+ hours.

👉 No-Bake Pumpkin Pie Recipe

🧾 Final Thoughts: Always Room for Pumpkin Pie

No matter the style — baked, chilled, dairy-free, or swirled with chocolate — pumpkin pie is a dessert that instantly feels like home. These variations keep the classic spirit alive while adding just the right twist for any occasion.

Pro Tip: For the smoothest texture, strain your pumpkin filling through a fine sieve before baking.

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