Chef John’s Pumpkin Pie

Description

After many years of experimentation, I’ve finally perfected what I think is the ideal formula for a rich pumpkin pie that’s also much less likely to crack on top. Serve garnished with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg.

Ingredients

  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Whisk together pumpkin
  3. egg yolks
  4. and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk
  5. cinnamon
  6. ginger
  7. salt
  8. nutmeg
  9. and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly combined.
  10. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust; crimp edges.
  11. Pour filling into crust; lightly tap on the counter to release air bubbles.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
  13. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle
  14. 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted into the filling
  15. 1 inch from the edge
  16. should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 8

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