Chef John's Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 egg yolks
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
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. Watch Now
Fit pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.
Pour filling into the pie shell and lightly tap on the work surface to release any air bubbles. Watch Now
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Watch Now
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.
Footnotes
Get the recipe for Chef John's Easy Homemade Pie Crust.
Notes
If desired, substitute 1 small pinch of ground star anise, ground cloves, and ground white pepper for five-spice powder.
Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Partner Tip
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Nutrition
Per Serving: 320 calories; 14.2 g fat; 41.9 g carbohydrates; 7.6 g protein; 117 mg cholesterol; 465 mg sodium. Full nutrition