Description
A rich and warmly spiced pumpkin pie made from scratch with a creamy, custard-like filling and deep autumn flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon water
- 1 large egg (slightly beaten)
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar (110 grams)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 grams)
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal (yellow or white)
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
- 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon allspice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 cups fresh pumpkin puree (15 ounces, 288 grams) or canned pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla essence
- 3 tablespoons cognac or bourbon (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 grams)
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature (56 grams)
- 1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature (56 grams)
- 3 large eggs (slightly beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a pie dish or prepare a crust if using one.
- In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar, granulated sugar, cornmeal, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and cloves.
- Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla essence, and optional cognac or bourbon. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream, mascarpone cheese, and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- Add the beaten eggs and mix gently until the filling is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie dish or crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh pumpkin puree, but canned works well for convenience.
- The pie can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon.
- If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil during baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
