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a slice of pumpkin pie with a bite taken out of it
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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 Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie, pumpkin pie recipe
Servings: 8
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Ingredients

For the filling:

For the whipped topping:

Instructions

For the filling:

  • 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.
    Stirring together pumpkin pie spices
  • Blend in the pumpkin and gradually stir in the evaporated milk. 
    stirring evaporated milk into pie filling
  • 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. 
    An unbaked pumpkin pie with maple leaf and acorn decorations around the outside
  • Remove from oven and cool completely before cutting.
    A cooked pumpkin pie

For the whipped topping:

  • Beat the whipped topping ingredients until stiff peaks form. Spoon onto cooled pie and sprinkle with cinnamon.
    a slice of pumpkin pie with a bite taken out of it

Video

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

Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5130IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 2mg