Description
Delicious Halloween-themed pumpkin pies shaped like jack-o-lanterns, perfect for festive celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for brushing)
- Chocolate chips or raisins (for decoration)
Instructions
- Begin by setting your oven to 425°F.
- In a spacious bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until everything is well blended.
- Incorporate the eggs, heavy cream, and vanilla extract into the pumpkin mixture, whisking until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Transfer the pumpkin filling into the pre-made pie crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- With a sharp knife, carefully carve out playful jack-o-lantern faces on the top crust, leaving enough border to secure the filling.
- Lightly brush the crust with milk to achieve a beautiful golden hue during baking.
- Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is firm and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the pie to cool for at least an hour.
- After cooling, use chocolate chips or raisins to embellish the jack-o-lantern face with eyes and a mouth.
- Enjoy your pie at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- For an extra kick, consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper to the pumpkin filling.
- For a lighter version, swap the heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Pies, pumpkin pie recipe, Halloween dessert