Perfect Pumpkin Pie is a traditional American recipe for a classic, authentic, pumpkin pie of a pumpkin-based custard baked in a sweet shortcrust shell that's typically served either as a pie or as a dessert. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic American version of: Perfect Pumpkin Pie.
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Ingredients:
enough sweet shortcrust pie dough for a 22cm pie dish (about 250g)
200g pumpkin purée
150g sugar
1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground cloves)
3 eggs, slightly beaten
250ml single cream
Method:
In a bowl, beat together the pumpkin, sugar, salt and spices. Mix until smooth then add the eggs and beat to combine. Finally add the cream and beat to mix.
Turn the pastry onto a lightly-floured work surface and roll out until large enough to cover the base of a 22cm diameter deep pie dish. Line the dish with the pastry and trim the edges. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the dish then transfer to an oven pre-heated to 210°C. Bake for about 10 minutes then reduce the heat to 170°C and bake for a further 40 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the centre of the pie emerges cleanly.
Allow to cool on a wire rack and serve either warm or cold.
