Description
Capture the essence of fall with this Easy Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie. This crowd-favorite dessert combines creamy pumpkin custard and aromatic spices in a flaky pie crust for the ultimate holiday treat. It’s a no-fuss, make-ahead pie that brings nostalgic flavor to your Thanksgiving table. Whether you’re planning quick breakfast ideas, searching for easy recipes, or looking to elevate your dessert game, this pie is a must-have in your holiday rotation. Ideal for anyone looking for a healthy snack alternative to overly processed sweets or just some good old-fashioned dinner ideas with a seasonal twist.
Ingredients
400 ml pumpkin puree
1 can (396 ml) sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
0.25 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. Roll out the pie dough into a 9-inch pie pan and crimp the edges. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.
5. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
6. Let cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour.
7. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Chill your pie crust before baking to prevent shrinking.
Let the pie cool fully before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie, thanksgiving dessert, easy recipe, holiday baking, fall dessert