America's Test Kitchen Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Introduction
Pumpkin pie is a classic dessert that is enjoyed by many during the fall season. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start thinking about baking your own pumpkin pie. If you're looking for a recipe that is sure to impress your guests, then look no further than America's Test Kitchen's Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need for this recipe include:
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 recipe Foolproof Pie Dough (see recipe below)
Instructions
Follow these steps to make America's Test Kitchen's Best Pumpkin Pie:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, milk, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt together in a medium saucepan.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is thick and shiny (5-7 minutes).
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the eggs and egg yolk until well combined.
- Roll the pie dough into a 12-inch circle and transfer it to a 9-inch pie plate.
- Trim the overhang to 1/2 inch beyond the lip of the pie plate.
- Tuck the overhang under itself and flute the edges.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture into the pie shell.
- Bake the pie for 25 minutes.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue to bake the pie until the filling is set and the center jiggles slightly when shaken (35-45 minutes).
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Foolproof Pie Dough Recipe
The recipe for Foolproof Pie Dough is included below:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, chilled
- 4-6 tablespoons ice water
Follow these steps to make Foolproof Pie Dough:
- Combine the flour, salt, and sugar in a food processor and pulse to combine.
- Add the butter and shortening and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse until the dough comes together in a ball.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to form a smooth ball.
- Flatten the ball into a disk and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before using.
Conclusion
If you follow America's Test Kitchen's Best Pumpkin Pie Recipe, you are sure to have a delicious and impressive dessert for your Thanksgiving feast. Don't forget to serve it with a dollop of whipped cream!