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Traditional Pumpkin Pie

This pumpkin pie recipe is a delicious holiday dessert. Learn to make the perfect pumpkin pie – it’s easy with this recipe and step-by-step photos.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 512 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked pie crust click the link for our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
For the filling:
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree⁣
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
For the whipped topping:
  • 1 pint whipping cream
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla, almond, or amaretto flavoring

Instructions

For the filling:
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  1. Crack the eggs into a large bowl and stir until blended (I like to use a wire whisk). Then add the sugar and spices and stir again.
  2. Blend in the pumpkin and gradually stir in the evaporated milk. 
  3. Pour the pumpkin mix into the unbaked pie crust and bake for 15 min at 425 degrees, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake for 40 to 50 more minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes out clean. 
  4. Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
For the whipped topping:
  1. Beat the whipped topping ingredients until stiff peaks form. Spoon onto cooled pie and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Notes

  • Top if off - ways to top your pumpkin pie:
  • Homemade whipped cream
  • Drizzle of honey
  • Chopped nuts - walnuts, pecans, peanuts
  • Dash of cinnamon

Nutrition Information

Calories 512kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 95mg (32%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 431mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 5130IU (103%) Vitamin C 6.1mg (7%) Calcium 199mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 512

% Daily Value*

Calories 512kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 431mg 9%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 5130IU 103%
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7%
Calcium 199mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.