Chef John's Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Halloween Recipes. (Chef John's Pumpkin Pie Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 9-inch pie

Chef John's Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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)

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk together pumpkin puree egg yolks and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk cinnamon ginger salt nutmeg and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Fit pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.

Step 4

Pour filling into the pie shell and lightly tap on the work surface to release any air bubbles.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted into the filling 1 inch from the crust should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information

Chef John's Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 319.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.6g 15%

Carbohydrates: 41.9g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 2.6g 10%

Sugars: 28.6g

Fat: 14.2g 22%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 116.7mg 39%

Vitamin A Iu: 8539.4IU 171%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 3.5mg 6%

Folate: 41.2mcg 10%

Calcium: 170.2mg 17%

Iron: 1.8mg 10%

Magnesium: 29.5mg 11%

Potassium: 324.1mg 9%

Sodium: 464.6mg 19%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 127.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.