Easy Pumpkin Slab Pie Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
24 pieces
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Calories
316 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy Pumpkin Slab Pie Recipe
Description
Easy Pumpkin Slab Pie Recipe features a buttery pie crust made from all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, cold unsalted butter, shortening, and ice-cold Amaretto liqueur, which enriches the dough with subtle almond notes and moisture. The dough is processed until pea-sized bits form, then chilled before rolling out. The filling blends pumpkin puree with softened cream cheese, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, Chinese five-spice (or pumpkin pie spice), and salt to create a smooth, spiced custard.
The filling is carefully beaten to ensure no lumps of cream cheese remain, then poured into the prepared crust in a slab pan. This dessert bakes at 375°F until set. The result is a creamy, richly spiced pumpkin pie with a flaky, tender crust, perfect for fall or holiday occasions when serving larger groups.
The slab pie format allows easier cutting and serving compared to traditional rounds. It is well worth making ahead as the pie can be chilled for up to a week, making it a practical option for gatherings or holiday meals.
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold (16 tablespoons
- 8 tablespoons shortening cold
- 2/3+ cup Amaretto liqueur ice cold
For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 3 cups pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
- 3 egg large
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice or pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. For the pie crust: In a food processor add the flour, sugar, and salt. Pulse to combine. Then cut the cold butter and shortening into cubes and place in the food processor. Pulse again until the mixture resembles small peas.
- Add 2/3 cup ice cold amaretto and pulse again. If the dough looks too dry add 1-2 more tablespoons and pulse. Dump the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Press into a rectangle shape and wrap well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, use an electric mixer to beat the cream cheese on high until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl and add a few spoonfuls of pumpkin puree and beat again. Add the remaining pumpkin puree little by little, as the mixture beats, to ensure the mixture comes together without clumps of cream cheese.
- Add in the brown sugar, followed by the egg, cream, Chinese Five Spice, and salt. Scrape the bowl again and beat until smooth.
- Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Cut 25% of the dough off one end. Wrap the smaller piece of dough and place back in the fridge. Place the larger section on a well-floured piece of wax paper. Roll into a large 12x17-inch rectangle. Carefully flip the dough over onto a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and peel off the wax paper. Roll the edges under and crimp with a fork.
- Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared crust and smooth out evenly. Bake for 35-45 minutes, until its set in the middle when lightly jiggled.
- For decoration, roll out the remaining piece of dough and use a pumpkin cookie cutter (or leaf shape) to cut out 24 pieces. Bake on a separate baking sheet for 5-10 minutes until golden. Once the pie is cool, cut into 24 squares and top each piece with a pie crust pumpkin!
Notes
- This pie can be made up to a week in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 325mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 5160IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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