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Chef John's Creamy Pumpkin Pie

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dessert
Chef John's Creamy Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)
Instructions
1
Collect all the necessary components for preparation, and preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius).
2
Combine pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and egg in a large mixing container until you achieve a uniform consistency. Introduce sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder into the mixture; blend until everything is fully incorporated.
3
Place a pie crust in a 9-inch round baking dish and press the edges to seal them.
4
Pour the filling mixture into the pie crust, gently thwacking it on the countertop to eliminate any air bubbles.
5
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
6
Decrease the heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and continue baking until the filling is just set in the middle, requiring an additional 30 to 40 minutes.
7
To verify that the filling is fully cooked, insert a paring knife into it 1 inch from the edge; if it comes out clean, you know it's done.
8
Once the pie is baked to perfection, let it cool completely before serving.