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Classic Pumpkin Pie Recipe: Best Easy Budget Dessert for a Crowd

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This classic pumpkin pie is incredibly budget-friendly, quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It features a silky, perfectly spiced filling and a flaky crust, making it the star of any potluck or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (or evaporated milk, see notes)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your unbaked pie crust in the pie dish and set it aside. If using a store-bought crust, let it sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes first.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well combined and slightly frothy, about 30 seconds. Do not over-whisk.
  3. Add the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is completely smooth and uniform in color.
  4. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust, using a spatula to get every last drop. The filling should come almost to the top of the crust.
  5. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 40-50 minutes.
  6. Check for doneness: the pie is done when the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly. A knife inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of sweetened condensed milk and add 1/3 cup sugar. For gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust. To prevent cracking, do not over-mix the filling and let the pie cool slowly. If the crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil after 20 minutes.

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