Classic Pumpkin Pie

Prep: 20minBake: 55minServes: 8 slicesDifficulty: easy
pies

Recipe Calculator

Scale this recipe up or down instantly, or calculate how many servings you can make with your ingredients!

Recipe Scaling

Scale Progress
100%
0%100%200%300%400%
servings
servings
Scaling Factor
1.00×

Smart Pan Converter 💕

Find the perfect pan size for your recipe!

Welcome! Let's find the perfect pan for your recipe 🎂

What pan does your recipe use?

Choose the pan size in your recipe

What pan do you want to use?

Choose the pan you have available

💡 Pro Tip: Always check your bake 5-10 minutes earlier than expected when using a different pan. Every oven is unique! 🎂

Ingredients

Reverse Calculate: Click any ingredient's button to calculate servings based on what you have!

Ingredients

  • Pie crust (9-inch)1 pcs
  • Pumpkin puree425 g
  • Evaporated milk360 ml
  • Eggs2 pcs
  • Brown sugar150 g
  • Cinnamon5 g
  • Ginger2 g
  • Nutmeg1 g
  • Cloves0.5 g
  • Salt5 g

Substitution Options:

Evaporated milk:
Heavy cream - Use 3/4 amount for richer pieImpact: Richer, more decadent
Coconut milk - Full-fat canned varietyImpact: Dairy-free option
Pumpkin puree:
Fresh pumpkin - Roast and puree, drain excess liquidImpact: Fresher flavor, more work

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Have pie crust ready in pan.

💡 Blind bake 10 min for crisper bottom

💡 Shield edges with foil

2

Whisk eggs in large bowl. Add pumpkin and mix well.

💡 Room temp eggs blend better

💡 No lumps in pumpkin

3

Add sugar, spices, and salt. Gradually stir in evaporated milk.

💡 Taste and adjust spices

💡 Mix until just smooth

4

Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes at 425°F.

💡 Leave 1/4 inch space at top

💡 Filling will puff up

5

Reduce to 350°F, bake 40-50 minutes until center jiggles slightly.

💡 Knife inserted should come out clean

💡 Don't overbake

6

Cool completely on wire rack. Chill before serving.

💡 Takes 2-3 hours to set

💡 Best made day ahead

Expert Tips

Pie Plate Calculator

Deep dish 10-inch: multiply by 1.5. Mini pies: divide by 8. Calculator adjusts baking time automatically.

No-Crack Secret

Custard cracks from overbaking. Remove when center still jiggles like jello. It sets as it cools.

Spice Blend Mastery

Make pumpkin pie spice: 3 parts cinnamon, 2 parts ginger, 1 part nutmeg, 1/2 part cloves. Adjust to taste!

Nutrition Information

Per 1 slice (1/8 pie)

295
Calories
12g
Fat
42g
Carbs
6g
Protein

Holiday tradition!

You Might Also Like

More pies recipes with our precision calculators