Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert with The Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe, a delightful blend of rich cream cheese and buttery pumpkin filling nestled in a flaky all-butter crust. This award-winning pie is perfect for holiday feasts, cozy evenings, or any sweet occasion. With its warm spices and velvety texture, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Whether topped with freshly whipped cream or enjoyed plain, this creamy pumpkin pie will become your go-to dessert throughout the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- All-butter pie crust
Instructions
- Prepare your all-butter pie crust according to your recipe instructions and chill it in the refrigerator.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese for about 5 minutes until fluffy.
- Mix in the pumpkin puree until fully combined, then add melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing after each addition.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, spices, and salt; stir until well blended.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust placed on a baking sheet to catch drips.
- Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) for an additional 42-48 minutes.
- Allow cooling at room temperature for one hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Serve topped with freshly whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg