Description
This classic pumpkin pie recipe features a creamy filling made with cream cheese, pure pumpkin puree, and warm spices, complemented by a flaky all-butter pie crust and homemade whipped cream topping.
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
1/2 cup butter, melted and slightly cooled
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3 1/4 cups powdered sugar (can be reduced to 2 1/2 cups if preferred)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg or 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
All-butter pie crust (see recipe below)
Homemade Whipped Cream:
2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Prepare the pie crust according to directions at https://www.modernhoney.com/butter-flaky-pie-crust/ and chill in the refrigerator.
2. Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl for 5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides frequently.
3. Add the pumpkin puree and mix for 5 more minutes.
4. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract and blend for 1 minute.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
6. Mix in powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg or pumpkin pie spice, and salt until fully combined.
7. Preheat oven to 400°F.
8. Place pie dough in deep-dish pie pan and pour filling inside. Place pan on baking sheet.
9. Bake for 15 minutes at 400°F, then reduce oven to 350°F and bake 42 to 48 minutes more. Cover crust if over-browning.
10. Cool pie to room temperature (about 1 hour), then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
11. Top with homemade whipped cream before serving.
Notes
Use a whisk attachment for best mixing results.
Do not add hot melted butter or it may curdle the mixture.
Cover crust edges with foil or pie shield to prevent over-browning.
Chill pie thoroughly to help it set properly.
Whipped cream can be prepared while pie cools.
Leftover filling may vary depending on pie pan size.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg