Bring Autumn Into Your Kitchen With This Pumpkin Pie Recipe

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When the leaves turn golden, a sweet and spicy aroma fills American homes — that of the Pumpkin Spice Pie. A true autumn icon, this pumpkin pie combines sweetness, comfort, 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 tbsp) unsalted butter, diced
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 75 ml (5 tbsp) very cold water

For the filling:

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

The whipped cream:

• 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream, whipped
• 60 ml (¼ cup) whole or semi-skimmed milk

Instructions

1. Make the crust: In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the diced butter and blend until the texture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add the sugar and mix well. Gradually pour in the very cold water, mixing with a wooden spoon, then finish kneading 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 dish about 5 cm (2 inches) deep.
4. Roll out the dough into a large 33 cm (13-inch) circle and place it in the dish, trimming the edges if needed.
5. Line with parchment paper, fill with ceramic baking weights or dried beans, and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the weights and paper, then bake for another 5 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
6. Lower the oven temperature to 190°C (375°F).
7. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, eggs, and brown sugar. Add the cornstarch, salt, spices, whipped cream (previously whipped to soft peaks), and milk. Mix well.
8. Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and bake for 35–40 minutes, covering the edges halfway through baking if they brown too quickly.
9. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool for at least 3 hours.

Enjoy!

💡 Tip: For an extra indulgent pumpkin spice pie, decorate with pecan nuts and serve with a generous dollop of whipped cream!