The Perfect Pumpkin Pie

We made this classic dessert pie even more luscious by using heavy cream, so that each bite has a smooth, custard-like texture. A pinch of black pepper adds extra pizzazz.



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Servings: Makes 8 servings.
Prep Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
Related Categories: Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Pumpkin Pie

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/4 cups
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1 tablespoon
    sugar
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 5 tablespoons
    cold butter, cut up (no substitutes)
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  • 3 tablespoons
    cold vegetable shortening, cut up
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  • 3 to 4 tablespoons
    ice water
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  • large eggs
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  • 3/4 cup
    sugar
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  • 1 teaspoon
    vanilla extract
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  • 1 15-ounce can
    solid-pack pumpkin
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  • 1 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • 1 teaspoon
    ground ginger
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  •  pinch
    ground nutmeg
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  •  pinch
    ground cloves
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  • 1 cup
    heavy or whipping cream
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  •  
    Whipped cream, for garnish
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    Ground cinnamon, for garnish
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Directions
1.
Pulse together flour, 1 tablespoon sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a food processor to combine. Add butter and shortening; pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, through feed tube, pulsing just until mixture begins to hold together. Shape pastry into a ball and flatten into a thick disk. Wrap well in plastic wrap and refrigerate 40 minutes.
2.
Arrange rack in bottom third of oven. Heat oven to 425 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll pastry into a 12-inch circle. Fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim edge and flute. Freeze 15 minutes.
3.
Whisk together eggs, the 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until well combined; whisk in pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, the pepper, nutmeg and cloves. Stir in heavy cream with a rubber spatula. Pour into prepared crust. Smooth top with spatula.
4.
Bake 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Bake until filling is set, 30 minutes. If pastry edge gets too dark, cover edge with foil. Cool on a wire rack. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired. Makes 8 servings.

Make-Ahead Tip
Prepare pastry; wrap pastry disk and refrigerate up to 2 days. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before rolling out. Prepare and bake pie. Cool completely on wire rack. Cover loosely with foil and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let stand at room temperature 4 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon, if desired.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 410, Total Fat 25 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 255 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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