Ingredients
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup (240 ml) evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (55 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9-inch (23 cm) pie dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture evenly into the prepared pie dish.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the center is just set and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing for the best texture.
- Top each slice with whipped cream before serving.
Preparation Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 45–55 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: About 3 hours
Servings
8 slices
Tips
- Use pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should have a slight jiggle when removed from the oven.
- Chill well for clean, neat slices.
- Sprinkle extra pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon over the whipped cream for a festive finish.
Nutrition (Per Slice, Approximate)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
History
Pumpkin custard pie is a classic North American autumn dessert. It combines pumpkin puree with eggs, milk, sugar, and warm spices to create a smooth, creamy filling. It is especially popular during Thanksgiving and other fall celebrations.
Conclusion
This Spiced Pumpkin Custard Pie is silky, creamy, and warmly spiced. It is simple to prepare with pantry ingredients and makes a perfect dessert for holiday gatherings or any cozy autumn meal.