Description
Legendary chef Julia Child’s pumpkin pie recipe blends classic American autumn flavors with French culinary precision. Her approach guarantees a silky smooth filling and perfectly flaky crust that will delight seasonal dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) pumpkin puree
- 1 (14 oz / 397 g) Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground ginger
- 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 425°F (220°C), positioning the rack in the center for optimal heat distribution.
- Filling Creation: Whisk pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl until the mixture achieves a luxurious, velvety consistency with no visible lumps.
- Crust Filling: Gently pour the spiced pumpkin mixture into the unbaked pie crust, using a spatula to ensure an even, smooth layer that reaches the edges without overflowing.
- Initial Baking Phase: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes to establish a crisp, golden crust foundation, allowing the edges to set and begin caramelizing.
- Final Baking Stage: Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) and continue baking for 35-40 minutes. Test for doneness by inserting a knife near the crust’s edge – it should emerge clean, indicating the custard has reached perfect firmness.
- Cooling and Setting: Transfer pie from oven and let cool completely at room temperature, allowing the filling to stabilize and develop a smooth, elegant texture perfect for precise slicing and serving.
Notes
- Temperature Precision: Start with high heat at 425°F for the first 15 minutes to create a crisp, golden crust foundation.
- Filling Smoothness: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky, uniform texture that guarantees a creamy pie.
- Doneness Test: Use the knife method near the crust’s edge – a clean blade signals perfectly set custard and ideal baking completion.
- Cooling Technique: Allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, which helps filling stabilize and ensures clean, picture-perfect slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg