Imagine a place where your pumpkin pie has a rich warm flavor, a velvety creamy consistency, and a gorgeous presentation with no cracks or breaks. Doesn’t it just call to you? Now, think of it being a simple, virtually no-fail recipe with just the right amount of traditional pumpkin pie spice. Mmmmm!
Let’s go all out – Can you see this beautiful gem sitting on your holiday table just waiting for people to dig in? I can. This is one of those nearly perfect pie recipes that has become a personal holiday staple.
There’s always room for Southern pecan pie, sweet soft apple pie, or even a decadent peanut butter pie. But this little jewel can be the centerpiece of your dessert table, paving the way for the rest!
Let’s get started, no time to waste….
What I Love About This Recipe
This indulgent pumpkin pie recipe is one you’ll want to make almost year-round because it’s just so Ah-ma-zing!
- 15-minute prep
- Lasting indulgence
How To Make Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Whipping up this creamy dreamy pumpkin pie is easier than you may think. Simply combine the pumpkin custard ingredients, mix thoroughly, and pour it into the pie shell.
Bake according to instructions, chill and serve with a friendly smile.
Perfect Pumpkin Pie Recipe Notes
Baking up a perfect pumpkin pie that doesn’t sink in the middle as it cools requires a simple trick or two.
The main thing is to use a handheld mixer (if you have one) instead of a stand-alone. This helps reduce the amount of air in the custard making it silky smooth. If the pumpkin custard has too much air in it, then it puffs up like a souffle as its baking only to sink as it cools.
Classic Pumpkin Pie Ingredient Notes
The delicious pumpkin pie filling is made with evaporated milk and just the right amount of warm fall seasonings. This differs a little from pumpkin pie with sweetened condensed milk but you’re just gonna’ have to trust me on this one
Looking for more pumpkin pie flavored recipes? Try our pumpkin pie fudge or even pumpkin pie bars to break the barriers of awesome holiday desserts. There’s also pumpkin scones, pumpkin parfait, and plenty of other possibilities!
Tools to Make
This crave-worthy pie is an insanely delicious treat that will call your taste buds and it’s simple as can be. The main thing you really need to pull it off is a deep 9-inch pie pan.
How Long Can You Keep This In The Fridge?
For best results, let your pie cool completely (not more than 2 hours) before preparing for storage. Just cover with plastic wrap and slide it into the fridge.
Your homemade pie will stay fresh and yummy for up to 3-4 days.
Can You Freeze Them?
Absolutely! I recommend freezing in a disposable aluminum pie pan for a couple of reasons. First, your favorite pie dish won’t be sentenced to the frozen abyss. Second, the disposable ones are thinner so your pie can freeze faster which prevents large ice crystals from forming.
Let your pie cool completely, then wrap in several layers of plastic wrap. It helps to add a layer of aluminum foil before sliding it into the freezer. It’s also important to slow thaw in the fridge overnight before serving. You can freeze this for up to 2 months. Thawing faster or at room temp can cause weeping and make the crust soggy.
Sweet Pumpkin Pie Make Ahead Tips
This sweet pumpkin pie only takes about 15 minutes to put together since you only have to blend the custard ingredients and pour them into the shell. So, there isn’t much to do ahead other than maybe pre-measured ingredients. Of course, you can also go the freezer route.
More Pies to Try
- Decadently delicious rum pie is always on my holiday table!
- Something more fruity? Try our easy blackberry pie recipe with a pretty lattice crust topping. Great to serve all year long.
- Old fashioned chocolate cream pie that’ll leave them begging for more!
- Bring your freshest flavor fantasies to life with this amazing Atlantic beach pie at the intersection of contrasting tastes and textures.
- Make a mouth happy dessert everyone loves with mini apple pies that come together fast.
- My family’s all time favorite Sour Cream Apple Pie
- Have you tried our Million Dollar Pie? It’s the easiest pie in the world to make and honestly, you won’t believe how delicious it is!
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 (16-ounce) canned solid packed pumpkin
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon dried ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 (12-ounce) canned evaporated milk
- 1 (9-inch) deep dish pie crust unbaked
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix together all filling ingredients until well combined. Pour filling into unbaked crust.
- Bake in a 425°F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and filling is set. Enjoy!
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Best pumpkin pie I’ve been made, definitely 10/10
So happy you enjoyed the pie, Emily! <3
This sounds like a decent recipe. However, I’m not sure about being “chalked full of warm fall spices“. Chalk is somewhat dry and unappetizing. Maybe being chock full would be better?
Oh my goodness! All I can say is OOOOOPS! LOL <3
love it…favorite👍
Can I substitute molasses for corn syrup and more brown sugar? I don’t have time to go to the store
Sorry Sarah, I always make it with molasses. I’m not sure how the corn syrup and brown sugar will work. So Sorry!!
I really want to try this recipe. Can I bake without crust??? Is the oven temperature and bake time the same???
Thanks so much.
Hi Kali. It sounds like a great way to try the pumpkin pie! I’m sorry but since I’ve not prepared it in this manner, I’m honestly not sure! So sorry!! <3
I had extra filling so i baked it in small casserole at 350 f for 25 minutes. it was perfect!
This recipe was absolutely delicious!!! It was a big hit for Thanksgiving! I plan on making it for Christmas as well! Thanks for sharing
Hi Flo. Yay! So glad you enjoyed 🙂
I am gonna try baking my first pie ever this year. So excited. That definitely looks delish!
My absolute favorite pie. I never miss an opportunity for pumpkin pie this time of year.
I'll have to try this one and see how it measures up!
I will have to try it! Thanks for sharing.
i love pumpkin pie but i've never made it. yours looks like a great recipe to try!
Yum! I love pumpkin pie, it's definitely one of my favorites. I don't have a favorite recipe yet, so I may have to try yours!
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I make the recipe on the back of the One Pie pumpkin can, a product that's only available here in New England. It's what we used while I was growing up, it's what I use now. Tried the Libby's because of all the hype, and both my BF and I said, “oh no!” Talk about food traditions, grins. Your recipe is very very similar so I know it's super good!
this is just lovely! it wouldn't be the holidays without a clasic like this!
Sounds like a great Pumpkin Pie…can't wait for the pics : ) !
This sounds soooo good! I have never heard of a pumpkin pie that calls for molasses – it definitely makes it unique. I know molasses is available in Germany but I have yet to find it. Can't wait to see the photo!!
I've never seen molasses either but I'm betting it is good! Can't wait to see the photo!
I've been making the pumpkin pie recipe on the Libby's can for my entire cooking life. You really have thrown me a pumpkin pie curve with your recipe…haha…I'll bet the molasses gives the pie a wonderful flavor. I think I'm going to have to give this a trial run tomorrow!! Thank you.
Your pumpkin pie recipe sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂