Easy Pumpkin Pie

Health score
1%
Easy Pumpkin Pie
255 min.
8
861kcal

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Easy Pumpkin Pie: A Delicious and Decadent Dessert

Indulge in the flavors of fall with this Easy Pumpkin Pie recipe, perfect for any occasion. With a buttery, flaky crust and a spiced pumpkin filling, this dessert is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe serves 8 and takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes to prepare, but the effort is well worth it when you taste the rich, comforting flavors of this classic treat.

With a caloric content of 861 kcal per serving, this Easy Pumpkin Pie is ideal for those who love rich and creamy desserts. The breakdown of nutrients includes 1.74% protein, 72.68% fat, and 25.58% carbohydrates, making it a well-rounded treat for your next gathering.

To create this delectable dessert, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, oven, knife, whisk, hand mixer, and aluminum foil. Once you have gathered your tools and ingredients, you'll be ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds longing for more.

So, why wait? Dive into the world of Easy Pumpkin Pie and create a memorable dessert that will have your guests raving for days. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is both forgiving and rewarding, ensuring a delightful outcome every time. Happy baking!

Ingredients

  •  pie crust dough for apple pie, rolled out and fitted into a 9-inch pie plate
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • 15 ounces shortening canned ()
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • tablespoons maple syrup pure
  • teaspoon granulated sugar 
  • cup frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Using kitchen shears or a paring knife, trim dough to a 1-inch overhang. With floured fingers, fold overhang under itself to form a rim; pinch between thumb and forefinger to form a uniform edge around rim of plate. Crimp with fingertips. Refrigerate pie shell until chilled, about 1 hour.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line dough with aluminum foil, folding foil over rim of pie plate. Fill with dried beans or pie weights; bake until crust is firm, about 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and beans. Cool crust completely before filling.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, pumpkin-pie spice, and pumpkin.
  4. Whisk in half-and-half.
  5. Pour mixture into cooled pie crust.
  6. Bake until set, about 1 hour. Cool on rack at room temperature, 1 hour, then refrigerate to cool completely.
  7. Make whipped cream: In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, beat cream, maple syrup, and granulated sugar until soft peaks form.

Nutrition Facts

Calories861kcal
Protein1.74%
Fat72.68%
Carbs25.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.32
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
7.4126086701518%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:860.64kcal
43.03%
Fat:70.69g
108.75%
Saturated Fat:22.29g
139.31%
Carbohydrates:55.98g
18.66%
Net Carbohydrates:55.37g
20.14%
Sugar:44.49g
49.44%
Cholesterol:80.12mg
26.71%
Sodium:272.45mg
11.85%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:3.81g
7.61%
Vitamin K:30.96µg
29.49%
Vitamin E:3.77mg
25.14%
Manganese:0.32mg
15.97%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.57%
Vitamin A:506.34IU
10.13%
Selenium:6.49µg
9.27%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.7%
Calcium:74.42mg
7.44%
Iron:1.24mg
6.87%
Phosphorus:59.56mg
5.96%
Folate:22.47µg
5.62%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.6%
Vitamin D:0.73µg
4.84%
Potassium:135.96mg
3.88%
Vitamin B3:0.66mg
3.32%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.09%
Magnesium:12.25mg
3.06%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.65%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.59%
Copper:0.05mg
2.52%
Fiber:0.61g
2.42%
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