Pumpkin Pie

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Pumpkin Pie Pumpkin Pie

54321 Based on 49 Reviews

Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Cook Time: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
1 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
1 piece pre-made pie dough
Whipped cream, for topping

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place 1 piece of pre-made pie dough down into a (9-inch) pie pan and press down along the bottom and all sides. Pinch and crimp the edges together to make a pretty pattern. Put the pie shell back into the freezer for 1 hour to firm up. Fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the inside of the shell completely. Fill the shell up to the edges with pie weights or dried beans (about 2 pounds) and place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crust is dried out and beginning to color.

For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.

Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream.

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I love Paula, her show is awsome for me and my family to learn new recipes and try new things. i'm 13 years old and love to cook exspecially deserts

By Tristan on January 30, 2012

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This recipe works every time--everyone I have served it to cannot believe it is so light and flavorful. The recipe makes enough for two pies.

By KE on December 24, 2011

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i think this is a really good recipe and I'm only 12 and I love baking and cooking

By Kelly Apolinario on December 18, 2011

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I love Paula, but this pie turned out to be the worst pie I ever made. I agree with Cindy Jacobs. =(

By Yessy on December 15, 2011

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I will try this pumpkin pie and I am sure we will enjoy it. Has anyone ever had a recipe for a chocolate pumpkin pie? Our daughter just returned from a cruise and had the best pumpkin pie she had ever eaten. It was lovely, also. Regular pie crust, chocolate layer on bottom, then the pumpkin layer and a chocolate ganache topping. Help.

By Stevie Mason on December 06, 2011

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This is the worst pumpkin pie i have ever made. I guess people just know what a good pie should taste like.:(

By cindy jacobs on November 25, 2011

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This came out horrible for us, sorry. But the Sweet potatoe pie was awesome

By Taylor on November 25, 2011

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Paula is by far one of the best cooks I've ever came across. I love her recipes. I wished I could get the chance to sample some of her delicious food. I always get any recipe I'm looking for on her web sites. I get affended when anybody says anything bad about her. They're just jealous that's all it is!! Oh, her candles they're unbelievable also.

By Tanya Pagans on November 24, 2011

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Amazing pie! I'm not really a pie person and until this recipe came along I never had a warm pumpkin pie. It tasted better than anything I could have bought from the store and it was very easy to make. I think the filling made enough to fill 2 pies so the next time I make this I will have 2 crusts ready to go.

By Anonymous on November 23, 2011

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I wonder how this would taste if I cut down on the sugar, maybe half a cup or 3/4 cup. Anyone know?

By Plumaf on November 18, 2011

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Does anyone know if this recipe can be used for sweet potato pie by substituting sweet potatoes for pumpkin?

By J on November 16, 2011

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Paula, You remind me of my Aunt. She had a funny personality and enjoyed making others laugh. I love to watch you have fun and make dishes that you enjoy. Your sons are great, too. My sister just moved to North Carolina, and if I am ever on the east coast I will try to come to your show. Keep up the good work.

By RoxAnna Kirby on November 10, 2011

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HI PAULA, LOVE U SOOOO MUCH AND YOUR SHOWS, U R SO RELAXED IN THE KITCHEN. ESPECIALLY LOVE THE COOKING SHOWS WITH YOUR GORGEOUS HUBBY MICHAEL. I WOULD LIKE TO TRY THE PUMPKIN PIE BUT I AM PONDERING OBER 1 INGREDIENT, WHAT IS "HALF-AND-HALF" I AM THINKING "MILK"??????????????/ PLS ADVISE ASAP. THANKS

By MYRNA USHER on November 09, 2011

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You didn't say what size can of pumpkin to use.

By Amick on November 09, 2011

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I truley wish that I could meet you, that would a dream come true. The way you take pride in your self and cooking is so wonderful to see. Every recipe that I have tried has been awesome. So this year I am going to try your pumpkin pie recipe and I hope that I do it justice. Thank you for all that you do, you are a wonderful person..

By Barbara Swann on November 09, 2011

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I more of a question than a comment, My Dearest best Paula Deen, I have a question about my pumpkin pie filling...First of all I always like to buy the pumpkins and clean them out and bake them myself...then I peel off the outer skin and use my mixer and I still thin some of the pumpkin is a little chunky, and if I try to use my food gringer/processor or what ever it's called, I then have to use water to get it all blended and smooth...so does it hut to have a chunkier pumpkin filling?...or can you give me another way t smooth it out?...Thanks from your #1 fan

By cheryl black on November 08, 2011

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Would you be able to leave the cinnamon out of the recipe? I have a family member who cannot eat cinnamon because it triggers her migranes. This recipe sounds great and I'm brand new at making pumpkin pies. Any advice would be truly appreciated!!

By Kerrie on October 29, 2011

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I love do this pie for special occassions!!!

By Jdlieb on December 23, 2010

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YUMMY!!!! Even better than the "family recipe" and easy to make! At first the filling seemed really soupy before I cooked it BUT it turned out so perfect! I'm glad I didn't try to thicken it up or anything before cooking it.

By Jennifer Caraballo on December 19, 2010

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I made 4 of these pumpkin pies, for the first time this year for Thanksgiving and EVERYONE LOVED them so I had to make 4 more the next day. My husband did not like pumpkin pie until he ate this one and loved the lite creamy texture. This recipe is a keeper.

By Linda on December 18, 2010

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