Chef John's Pumpkin Pie

The best pumpkin pie recipe is made with a rich, custard-like filling that's easy to make with sweetened condensed milk, egg yolks, and spices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (see footnote for recipe link)
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon fine salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
• freshly whipped cream
• grated nutmeg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust; crimp edges.

Step 2

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 3

Pour filling into crust; lightly tap on the counter to release air bubbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Whisk pumpkin, egg yolks, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly smooth and combined.

Step 5

Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle, 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted into the filling, 1 inch from the edge, should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving; garnish with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg.