Bring autumn into your kitchen with this pumpkin pie recipe

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As the leaves turn golden, a sweet and spicy scent fills American homes—that of the Pumpkin Spice Pie. This pumpkin pie is a true fall icon and combines sweetness, coziness, and a hint of exotic flavor in every bite. Secret Amsterdam shows you how to make it!

Ingredients

The crust:

• 210 g (1 ¾ cups) flour
• A pinch of salt
• 140 g (10 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 75 ml (5 tablespoons) very cold water

For the filling:

• 1 can (425 g / 15 oz) pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs
• 250 g (1 ¼ cups) brown sugar (light or dark)
• 15 g (1 tablespoon) cornstarch
• A pinch of salt
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves

The whipped cream:

• 240 ml (1 cup) whipping cream, whipped
• 60 ml (¼ cup) whole or 2% milk

Directions

1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the cubed butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the sugar and mix well. Gradually pour in the ice-cold water, mix with a wooden spoon, and then knead the dough by hand. Form a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F). Butter a 23 cm (9-inch) pie pan with a depth of about 5 cm (2 inches).
4. Roll out the dough into a large 33 cm (13-inch) circle and place it in the pan, trimming the edges if necessary.
5. Line the pan with parchment paper, fill it with baking beans or dried beans, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the baking beans and the paper, and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
6. Reduce the oven temperature to 190°C (375°F).
7. Make the filling: In a bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, eggs, and brown sugar. Add the cornstarch, salt, spices, whipped cream (whipped earlier to soft peaks), and milk. Mix well.
8. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cover the edges halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
9. Place the pie on a wire rack and let cool for at least 3 hours.

Enjoy!

💡 Tip: For an extra delicious spiced pumpkin pie, top it with pecans and serve it with a generous dollop of whipped cream!