🥧 Easy Made Classic Pumpkin Pie – The Heart of Every Holiday Table

Pumpkin Pie ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4.9 from pumpkin lovers and pie enthusiasts)
🍂 Creamy | 🎃 Spiced | 🧡 Timeless Tradition
No Thanksgiving or Christmas dessert spread is complete without a rich, silky Pumpkin Pie. With its buttery flaky crust and perfectly spiced pumpkin filling, this pie is a comforting bite of nostalgia. It’s smooth, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make — the kind of recipe that earns you “best dessert” bragging rights year after year.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Pie

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Bake Time: 50–55 minutes
🥧 Serves: 8
💰 Budget-Friendly
✨ Flavor: Creamy pumpkin with warm cinnamon and nutmeg
💡 Perfect For: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and cozy fall baking days

Pumpkin Pie Ingredients – Simple and Classic

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
1 (15 oz) can pure pumpkin purée
¾ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
¼ tsp salt

How to Make the Perfect Pumpkin Pie

Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place your pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, and all the spices until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Fill and Bake
Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35–40 minutes, or until the center is just set.
Step 4: Cool and Serve
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack (it will firm up as it cools). Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Serving Ideas

Top with homemade whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a festive touch. Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

What Everyone’s Saying

“The creamiest pumpkin pie I’ve ever made! Perfectly spiced.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Sophie M.
“Tastes just like Grandma’s, only easier. The filling was so smooth!”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Evan L.
“I’ve tried many recipes, but this one nailed that classic flavor.”
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Nina T.

Pumpkin Pie – Creamy, Spiced, and Perfectly Classic

This Pumpkin Pie is the heart of every Thanksgiving dessert table. With a silky pumpkin filling, cozy spices, and a flaky golden crust, it’s everything you want in a holiday dessert—comforting, nostalgic, and irresistible with a dollop of whipped cream.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Cooling 2 hours hrs

Total Time 3 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 1 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup evaporated milk or heavy cream for a richer texture
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• 9-inch pie dish
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk or hand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method

 

Preheat Oven:

1. Set oven to 425°F (220°C).

Mix Filling:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, sugars, eggs, milk, spices, salt, and vanilla until smooth.

Assemble Pie:

1. Pour filling into unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.

Bake:

1. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350°F (175°C) and bake 35–40 more minutes, or until the center is set and a knife comes out clean.

Cool:

1. Let cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Serve:

1. Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Notes

Make ahead: Pumpkin pie can be made 1–2 days in advance; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Crust tip: Brush edges with egg wash before baking for a golden finish.

Don’t overbake: The center should still jiggle slightly when you remove it—it firms up as it cools.

FAQ – Pumpkin Pie Recipe

💡 Note: This Classic Pumpkin Pie delivers that nostalgic, velvety pumpkin flavor everyone craves — a true holiday essential that never goes out of style!

For a more indulgent pumpkin treat, pair your pie with Cristal Recipes’ Creamy Pumpkin Spice Roll Cake for a festive dessert spread.