Pumpkin Pie Recipe From Scratch With Heavy Cream
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas or just a cozy night in, pumpkin pie never disappoints. This recipe is made from scratch with heavy cream to create a rich and velvety texture that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Follow these simple steps to make the perfect pumpkin pie from scratch with heavy cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F(190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water, a tablespoon at a time, until mixture forms a ball.
- Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate. Transfer pastry to pie plate and trim edges.
- In a large bowl, beat pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour into pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream.
Tips:
- Make sure to use chilled butter and ice water for the crust to achieve a flaky texture.
- Don't overwork the dough when making the crust as this will result in a tough crust.
- When baking, place the pie on the lower rack of the oven to prevent the crust from burning.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to achieve clean slices.
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra delicious treat.
Conclusion:
Now that you have learned how to make pumpkin pie from scratch with heavy cream, you can impress your friends and family with this delicious dessert. The creamy texture and warm spices make it the perfect comfort food during the colder months. So go ahead and give this recipe a try, you won't be disappointed!
