Description
Classic Bourbon Pumpkin Pie is the ultimate fall dessert, combining a buttery, flaky crust with a creamy pumpkin filling enhanced by rich bourbon and warm spices. This pie not only promises to fill your home with delightful aromas but also serves as a cherished centerpiece for any gathering. Perfectly balanced between sweet and spicy, it pairs beautifully with whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat. Whether for Thanksgiving or a cozy evening at home, this pie is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan, trim excess, and crimp edges.
- In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, salt, eggs, heavy cream, and bourbon until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust, leaving about half an inch from the rim.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 40-45 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool on a wire rack for at least two hours before slicing. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg