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Perfect Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Flaky Crust

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A silky, perfectly spiced pumpkin pie with a legendary flaky crust that shatters when you cut into it. This foolproof recipe delivers a stunning dessert that’s surprisingly simple to make and perfect for holidays or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (315g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, very cold, cut into small cubes
  • 6 to 8 tablespoons (90-120ml) ice water
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) fine sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) sugar
  • 1 can (15 oz or 425g) pumpkin purée (100% pumpkin, not pie filling)
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (150g) packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons (4g) ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon (0.5g) ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon (3g) salt

Instructions

  1. Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Add cold butter cubes. Using a pastry cutter or fingertips, work butter into flour until mixture resembles coarse meal with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining. Drizzle in 6 tablespoons ice water and stir with a fork until dough just comes together. Add more water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed. Dough should hold together when squeezed but not be sticky.
  2. Chill the dough: Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Shape into a 1-inch thick disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 3 days.
  3. Roll out the crust: On a floured surface, roll dough to a 12-inch circle, about ⅛-inch thick. Transfer to a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press into bottom and up sides. Trim excess dough, leaving ½-inch overhang. Fold overhang under and crimp edges as desired.
  4. Blind bake the crust: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line crust with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove paper and weights, then bake for another 8-10 minutes until bottom looks dry and just barely golden. Let cool slightly.
  5. Make the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, heavy cream, and eggs until smooth. Add both sugars, vanilla, and all spices. Whisk until well combined and silky. Do not overmix.
  6. Bake the pie: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Pour filling into pre-baked crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly when gently shaken. If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with a pie shield or foil strips.
  7. Cool completely: Place pie on a cooling rack and cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Notes

Keep all ingredients cold for the flakiest crust. Blind baking is essential to prevent a soggy bottom. The pie is best served chilled; flavors deepen overnight. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with full-fat coconut cream and use vegan butter. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. The jiggle test is key: center should wobble slightly when done. Do not overmix filling to avoid cracks.

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