Description
Scrumptious holiday pie recipes blend classic flavors with unexpected ingredients from culinary traditions worldwide. Warm spices, unique fillings, and creative crusts will delight guests seeking memorable dessert experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz/425 g) pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml/8 fl oz) evaporated milk
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) gingerbread cookie crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (60 g/4 tbsps) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into ultra-fine crumbs, then fusion-mix with melted butter and granulated sweetener until perfectly cohesive.
- Crust Molding: Press the crumb blend assertively into pie dish, creating a uniform, compact layer that covers bottom and sides with architectural precision.
- Crust Enhancement: Rapidfire toast the crust in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes, developing a golden, crisp foundation with amplified flavor dimensions.
- Filling Creation: Whisk pumpkin puree with aromatic spices, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon, transforming ingredients into a luxuriously smooth base with complex flavor undertones.
- Liquid Integration: Fold eggs and evaporated milk into pumpkin mixture, stirring gently to maintain a silky, harmonious texture without disrupting the delicate molecular structure.
- Baking Technique: Pour spiced filling into pre-toasted crust, then transfer to 350°F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until filling sets with a subtle central wobble indicating perfect custard consistency.
- Cooling and Refinement: Extract pie from oven and allow complete cooling at room temperature, permitting filling to stabilize and flavor profiles to deepen and meld seamlessly.
Notes
- Crumb Consistency Matters: Crush graham crackers meticulously into ultra-fine, uniform crumbs to ensure a smooth, compact crust that holds together perfectly.
- Compact Crust Technique: Press crumb mixture firmly and evenly into pie dish, using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed measuring cup to create a solid, stable base.
- Gentle Mixing Strategy: Whisk pumpkin filling ingredients gently and minimally to prevent overmixing, which can lead to a tough, dense texture in the final pie.
- Temperature Control Crucial: Monitor oven temperature carefully and avoid overbaking, as the pie’s filling should remain slightly jiggly in the center when removed, allowing it to set naturally during cooling.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg