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Pumpkin Pie Recipes

November 13, 2016
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You can try, but no other dessert satisfies our autumnal cravings quite the way pumpkin pie does. Whether it's being served as a Thanksgiving dessert centerpiece or just fulfilling a craving for a warm and spiced treat at a holiday dinner party, pumpkin pie pleases all. Our collection of pumpkin pie recipes encompasses almost 30 years of our collective baking expertise. Every one of our pumpkin pies is easy, flavorful, and light. Whether you want a classic recipe or are willing to mix things up with a Pumpkin Pie Cake, you're sure to find a pie recipe you can make again and again to rave reviews.
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Pumpkin-Praline Pie

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If you can’t decide between pecan and pumpkin pie, this dessert is a taste of both. A brown sugar–pecan streusel tops the pie after it bakes—the topping will set into a crunchy layer as the pie cools. Be sure to use a standard 9-inch pie plate rather than a deep-dish one to ensure an evenly baked crust.

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Roasted Pumpkin Pie

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You won't regret the time it takes to roast the pumpkin once you taste how truly delicious freshly roasted pumpkin is. You'll never use the canned stuff again. By roasting the pumpkin whole, you avoid cutting it open and scooping out the seeds and membrane. If you'd like, serve pie with a dollop of lightly sweetened 2% reduced-fat yogurt.

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Maple Pumpkin Pie With a Message

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What’s better than a delicious homemade pumpkin pie? One that gives a personal touch with a fun, caring message! Got leftover pumpkin puree? Try adding it to a breakfast smoothies and pancake batters, or combine with a splash of half-and-half and sage for a fall pasta sauce. 

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Ginger Pumpkin Pie With Toasted Coconut

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Ginger and coconut add warm, flavorful accents to this fall classic. If you'd like a dollop of something creamy, top with fat-free whipped topping.

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Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

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This has to be the coolest way to serve pie "à la mode." Churn creamy spiced pumpkin pie into a rich custard for an all-in-one ice-cream treat. What a great way to stretch those last couple of slices into a festive new dessert.

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Pumpkin Pie With Vanilla Whipped Cream

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This is the pie you remember from many Thanksgivings, made better for you. Instead of using a can of regular evaporated milk, we swapped in a fat-free version.

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Pumpkin Pie Shake

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Pumpkin pie in a glass?! Try it and believe it. This cold and creamy blended drink was a finalist in our 2005 Ultimate Reader Recipe contest. Readers gave it top ratings, too. Canned pumpkin and ice cream mix with pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar for a refreshingly different take on a classic holiday flavor.

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Ginger Pumpkin Pie with Toasted Coconut

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Ginger and coconut add warm, flavorful accents to this Thanksgiving classic. If you'd like a dollop of something creamy, top with fat-free whipped topping.

• • Gluten-Free Tip: Forget the crust; just make the filling. Divide it and bake in individual ramekins.

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Pumpkin Pie Cake

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To lighten this stunning dessert, we cut out 3/4 of a cup of oil and combined whole eggs and egg substitute. Now with only 223 calories per slice, this centerpiece is a nutritional masterpiece.

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Classic Pumpkin Pie

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Refrigerated pie dough makes this classic pumpkin pie recipe simple to prepare. Bake the pie on a baking sheet in the lower third of the oven to encourage a crisp crust.

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Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

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A few easy additions to store-bought ice cream create a custom flavor that simply tastes like Thanksgiving.

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Pumpkin-Hazelnut Cheesecake

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Spiced pumpkin adds seasonal color and warm flavors to this magnificent double-decker dessert. Hazelnuts contribute their unique browned butter note to the wonderfully dense cake beneath the silky cheesecake. Shards of brittle add drama and style.

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Pumpkin Pie Pudding

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We took the best part of the classic fall pie and stuck it in a glass for a perfectly-portioned treat. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and chopped walnuts.

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Variation 2: Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

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Celebrate the best of fall flavor with this creamy pumpkin pie. This version of the classic Thanksgiving pie is a fluffier, less dense version of the original, so it's perfect for serving at holiday gatherings when you want a crowd-pleaser.

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Sweet Potato Pie

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An alternative to the old-fashioned pumpkin pie, this gluten-free sweet potato dessert is seasoned to perfection with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Serve with a large dollop of light whipped topping dusted with nutmeg, and savor each heavenly bite.

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Harvest Pie

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This twist on pumpkin pie has all the season’s classic spices and is the perfect end to any autumn dish. Eat it straight from the oven or make ahead to bring to a holiday get-together. cdlaub writes, “I made this for Thanksgiving and it was requested again for Christmas."

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Pecan-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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The distinctive flavor of pumpkin pie spice folded into a creamy cheesecake and baked into chewy brown-sugar bars makes for an extra-special autumnal treat. Using a combination of 1/3-less-fat and fat-free cream cheese helps keep the total fat low but still adds richness to these bars. Don't be tempted to use all fat-free cream cheese; the texture won't be nearly as luscious.  

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Cinnamon Streusel-Topped Pumpkin Pie

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Condensed milk helps create a dense, moist, and creamy filling for this pie. Add the topping of pecans, oats, and spice, and you've got the perfect marriage of luscious and crunchy. Hearty and filling, this pie is a real taste of the season.

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Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Cream Topping

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Tangy cream cheese and sweetened condensed milk combine for a creamy contrast to the sweet potato layer. You can prepare this pie up to two days ahead and refrigerate.

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Vanilla-Bourbon Pumpkin Tart

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A fluffy, delightful hybrid—part classic spiced pumpkin pie, part creamy cheesecake. Wrap foil around the springform pan to make sure water doesn’t sneak in from the water bath.

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Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Pastry Crust

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Ground pecans give this classic dessert rich flavor and crunch. Many supermarkets stock ground pecans with the other nuts; if you can't find preground nuts, grind the pecans in a food processor or spice grinder. Make the pastry dough up to one week ahead; arrange it in the pie plate and freeze. Cover tightly with plastic wrap once it's frozen so the wrap won't stick to the dough. On Thanksgiving morning, quickly mix the filling, add it to the frozen pie shell, and bake.

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Five-Spice Sweet Potato Pie

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Five-spice powder is a blend of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seed, star anise, and Szechuan peppercorns that can be found in the spice aisle of most supermarkets. If five-spice powder is unavailable, use pumpkin pie spice.

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Pumpkin-Almond Cheesecake

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A deliciously dense almond cake rests underneath the cheesy spiced pumpkin layer. Almond brittle adds a spectacular finishing touch.

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    1 of 23 Pumpkin-Praline Pie
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    4 of 23 Ginger Pumpkin Pie With Toasted Coconut
    5 of 23 Buttermilk-Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream
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    8 of 23 Ginger Pumpkin Pie with Toasted Coconut
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    12 of 23 Pumpkin-Hazelnut Cheesecake
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    14 of 23 Variation 2: Spiced Pumpkin Chiffon Pie
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    16 of 23 Harvest Pie
    17 of 23 Pecan-Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
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    19 of 23 Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Cream Topping
    20 of 23 Vanilla-Bourbon Pumpkin Tart
    21 of 23 Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Pastry Crust
    22 of 23 Five-Spice Sweet Potato Pie
    23 of 23 Pumpkin-Almond Cheesecake

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