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Pour in 1 cup whole milk plus 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream. Whisking until thoroughly until combined. In a mixing bowl, add 1-3/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 2 large eggs and then 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. If you don’t have pie weights, you can use dried beans or lentils. And ceramic pie weights are great for weighing down the bottom of the crust so it won’t puff up, which would make it exceptionally hard to fill. Parchment paper or aluminum foil will work to line the crust. It’s simply pre-baking the pie crust beforehand to hold the unbaked filling. The second reason is if the filling doesn’t need to be cooked. For pies like pumpkin pie, when the moisture of the filling could sog the crust. One reason is partially baking the pie crust for a short period of time prior to filling and baking the pie. Why is Blind Baking Important?īlind baking is important for two situations. Once partially baked, remove the parchment and pie weights and cool. Then place a piece of parchment or aluminum foil in the center and filling it with pie weights or dried beans. Meanwhile place the dough in your fridge for 20 minutes or while your oven preheats. Next move your oven rack to the lowest position of your oven.

Trim the dough so you have a 1-inch thickness, fold the overhang underneath and then pinch the dough to form and edge. Place it over your 9-inch pie plate and gently press to fit. pumpkin puree ( homemade or store-bought)įirst thing is to roll your pie crust out to roughly 12-inches in diameter and 1/4-inch thickness.To make this classic pumpkin pie You Will Need: Because what is better than a creamy smooth pumpkin pie? As long as you have a food processor, you can make this pie crust. My go-to pie crust recipe is super easy and can be used for sweet and savory recipes. Like and good pie, it starts with the perfect pie crust. A pumpkin custard spiced with a homemade pumpkin pie spice and vanilla and baked in a buttery flakey pie crust. Every year, I’m in charge of bringing the pies and this classic pumpkin pie is always a one of them. Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie. Once softened, remove from oven and cool.This classic pumpkin pie is easy and delicious! Serve this at your next holiday gathering, top with whipped cream and serve with a steamy cup of coffee.Making roasted pumpkin puree this way ensures the squash steams without excess moisture making it thick and creamy and never watery. Roast pumpkin, cut side down, in a hot oven.Separate and save seeds to make Brown Sugar Sriracha Roasted Pumpkin Seeds. Use a sharp heavy knife slice pumpkin in half.And typically an average sized pie pumpkin is about 4 pounds and will yield at least 2 cups of puree. Typically there’s 15 ounces of pumpkin puree in a can, which is just under 2 cups. One pumpkin will yield more than enough puree to substitute for canned pumpkin in recipes. But Libby uses a variety of Dickinson Pumpkin in their canned pumpkin and there are many other varieties that can be substituted. Sugar pie pumpkins are known for being great for baking and a little sweeter than others. Use in season organic pumpkins when available if you can, but any small dense pumpkin, or similar squash, can be used.
