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Chef John's Pumpkin Pie

This best pumpkin pie recipe came about after many years of experimentation. I've finally perfected what I think is the ideal
formula for a rich pumpkin pie that's much less likely to crack on top. Serve garnished with whipped cream and freshly grated
nutmeg.

By Chef John | Updated on January 25, 2023

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

3 egg yolks

1 large egg

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon fine salt

¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

⅛ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder

1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)

Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2
Whisk together pumpkin, egg yolks, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger,
salt, nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly combined.

Step 3
Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust; crimp edges.

Step 4
Pour filling into crust; lightly tap on the counter to release air bubbles.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 6

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Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle, 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted
into the filling, 1 inch from the edge, should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Chef's Note:
Get the recipe for Chef John's Easy Homemade Pie Crust. If desired, substitute 1 pinch each of ground star anise, ground cloves,
and ground white pepper for five-spice powder.

Editor's Note:
Wondering if pumpkin pie needs to be refrigerated after baking? Learn how to store your pumpkin pie and why all pumpkin pie
needs to be refrigerated.

This is one of our most popular pumpkin pie recipes of all time — learn more: I Tried Our 5 Most Popular Pumpkin Pie Recipes
and the Winner Is Perfection.

Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 320 calories; total fat 14g ; saturated fat 5g ; cholesterol 117mg ; sodium 465mg ; total carbohydrate 42g ; dietary
fiber 3g ; total sugars 29g ; protein 8g ; vitamin c 4mg ; calcium 170mg ; iron 2mg ; potassium 324mg

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