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Homemade pumpkin pie with golden custard filling and flaky crust, garnished with whipped cream and cinnamon, perfect fall dessert recipe

Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe - Creamy, Spiced Perfection

This ultimate pumpkin pie recipe delivers a perfectly spiced, silky-smooth custard filling in a flaky crust — a true fall classic that’s easy enough for beginners and impressive enough for any holiday table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¾ cups pumpkin puree 15 oz can
  • ¾ cup brown sugar firmly packed
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups whole milk
  • 1 store-bought 9-inch pie crust

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin puree and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition.
  4. Mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until evenly combined.
  5. Gradually whisk in milk until mixture is smooth and pourable.
  6. Pour filling into prepared crust, covering edges with foil to prevent over-browning.
  7. Bake for 60–70 minutes until mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours before serving.

Notes

Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix. For best results, cool fully before refrigerating to ensure perfect sliceable texture.