Traditional Pumpkin Pie 🎃🥧🍂 Classic, Creamy, and Spiced Just Right for the Holidays

This is the pumpkin pie everyone remembers — smooth custard filling with warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, baked in a flaky crust and served with a dollop of whipped cream.

Whether it’s for Thanksgiving or a cozy fall dessert, it’s the definition of seasonal comfort.

Ingredients (Makes 1 standard 9-inch pie)

For the crust (or use 1 store-bought pie shell)

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

For the filling

• 1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
• ¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk for a lighter version)
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

To serve

• Whipped cream
• Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Make the crust

• In a bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar.
• Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add ice water 1 tbsp at a time, mixing until dough just comes together.
• Shape into a disc, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 2: Preheat and roll

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Roll dough into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface.
• Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish, trim excess, and crimp edges.
• Chill while preparing the filling.

Step 3: Make the filling

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

Step 4: Fill and bake

• Pour filling into chilled crust.
• Bake 50–60 minutes, or until center is just set but still slightly wobbly.
• If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil halfway through baking.

Step 5: Cool and serve

• Let pie cool at least 2 hours before slicing.
• Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg if desired.

Flavor Variations

• Swap some cream for maple syrup for a maple-pumpkin twist
• Add a splash of bourbon to the filling for depth
• Use a graham cracker crust instead of pastry for a different texture
• Sprinkle candied pecans over the whipped cream for crunch

Pro Tips

• Don’t overbake — the center will set as it cools
• Use chilled butter and ice water for a flakier crust
• Make a day ahead — pumpkin pie actually tastes better after resting overnight
• Always cool before refrigerating to avoid condensation on the surface

Final Thoughts

Traditional Pumpkin Pie is a holiday staple for a reason — simple ingredients, warm spices, and silky texture in every slice. It’s the perfect ending to a festive meal, especially with fresh whipped cream and a hot coffee or spiced cider.

Roll it. Fill it. Bake it into fall perfection. 🎃🥧🍂

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