Spiced Pumpkin Pie Whipped Cream (Printable version)
Flaky crust holds warm, spiced pumpkin filling topped with creamy whipped topping.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pie Crust
01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
05 - 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water
→ Pumpkin Filling
06 - 1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin puree
07 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Whipped Cream
17 - 1 cup heavy cream, cold
18 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
19 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring with a fork until dough forms. Shape into disk, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll chilled dough to fit a 9-inch pie pan. Transfer to pan, trim excess, and crimp edges. Chill while preparing filling.
03 - Set oven to 425°F.
04 - Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth.
05 - Pour pumpkin filling into prepared pie crust.
06 - Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce temperature to 350°F and bake 35 to 40 minutes more, until center is set.
07 - Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
08 - Beat cold heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
09 - Serve pie slices topped with whipped cream.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves makes every bite feel like a seasonal secret between us
- The flaky crust paired with the silky filling has become my go-to comfort dessert when I want to impress without stress
02 -
- Never skip chilling your dough; it prevents shrinking and keeps the crust flaky
- Adding a pinch of allspice elevated my first pie from good to unforgettable
03 -
- Use cold ingredients and chill dough for the flakiest crust
- The combination of spices is your secret weapon – tweak to your liking