Simple Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Simple pumpkin pie rescues holiday dinners when everyone suddenly expects magical baking skills and matching serving dishes somehow overnight. This creamy pie bakes beautifully, smells cozy, and disappears before leftovers even happen. My husband cuts giant slices immediately, while my picky child suddenly loves pumpkin once whipped cream and cinnamon enter dramatic dessert negotiations after dinner tonight.
This simple pumpkin pie bakes smooth, creamy, and packed with warm spice flavor using basic pantry ingredients and minimal stress. Freeze baked slices for holiday emergencies or busy weekends later. Add maple whipped cream, pecans, or extra cinnamon for easy flavor upgrades. Store pie tightly covered because hungry family members mysteriously locate homemade dessert before sunrise daily.
Simple Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and place a baking sheet inside.
- Press the pie crust gently into the pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin filling evenly into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 12 minutes until the filling looks mostly set with a slight center jiggle.
- Cool pie completely before slicing for cleaner pieces and creamy texture.
