Unbelievably Delicious Pumpkin Pie Recipe by Chef John

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 9-inch pie

Ingredients

  • 1(15 ounce) canpumpkin puree

  • 3egg yolks

  • 1large egg

  • 1(14 ounce) cansweetened condensed milk

  • 1teaspoonground cinnamon

  • ½teaspoonground ginger

  • ½teaspoonfine salt

  • ¼teaspoonfreshly grated nutmeg

  • teaspoonChinese 5-spice powder

  • 19-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

  2. Whisk together pumpkin, 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.

  3. Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust; crimp edges.

  4. Pour filling into crust; lightly tap on the counter to release air bubbles.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

  6. 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 edge, should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.

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Chef’s Note:

Get the recipe for Chef John’s Easy Homemade Pie Crust. If desired, substitute 1 pinch each of ground star anise, ground cloves, and ground white pepper for five-spice powder.

Editor’s Note:

Wondering if pumpkin pie needs to be refrigerated after baking? Learn how to store your pumpkin pie and why all pumpkin pie needs to be refrigerated.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories320
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
5g
27%
Cholesterol
117mg
39%
Sodium
465mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
15%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total Sugars
29g
Protein
8g
15%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
170mg
13%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
324mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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