Pumpkin pie with condensed milk

8 servings

60 minutes

Pumpkin pie with condensed milk is a cozy and delicate treat that combines the velvety texture of baked pumpkin with the rich sweetness of condensed milk. Its roots can be traced back to traditional Italian cuisine, where simple yet exquisite desserts are valued. Baked pumpkin gives the dough natural sweetness and a light caramel note, while walnuts add a crunchy texture. The aroma of cinnamon and cloves fills the home with warmth and comfort. This pie is perfect for autumn evenings when you want to warm up with a cup of tea and a piece of something truly homemade. It can be served as a standalone dessert or complemented with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a more festive touch.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 361.7
• Proteins: 7.6g
• Fats: 11.7g
• Carbohydrates: 59.2g

Ingredients

• Pumpkin: 400 g
• Walnuts: 50 g
• Wheat flour: 400 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Soda: 1 tsp
• Vinegar: 1 tsp
• Sugar: 50 g
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tbsp
• Ground cloves: 0.5 tbsp
• Condensed milk: 150 g

Cooking steps

1. Cut the pumpkin like a watermelon - into slices while still in the skin. Place in the oven (180°C) and bake until soft. Let cool slightly and grate on a fine grater. Cut any pieces that didn't grate into small cubes and set aside to add to the dough for decoration.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pumpkin: 400 g

2. Mix the grated pumpkin with flour, baking soda, spices, sugar, and butter. Knead until the dough becomes a homogeneous, sticky mass (the consistency of clay). If you overbake the pumpkin and all the moisture evaporates, the dough will be uneven, with lumps and crumbs. In that case, just add warm water by eye (about a quarter of a cup).

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 400 g
   • Soda: 1 teaspoon
   • Sugar: 50 g
   • Butter: 50 g
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tablespoon
   • Ground cloves: 0.5 tablespoon

3. Now add the reserved squares to the dough (this is just for beauty, so that there are nice orange specks in the pie slice; you can actually do without them), nuts (this is a matter of taste; you can skip them or add a bit more if you love them; theoretically, they can be replaced with raisins). Place the dough in a greased form, spread it along the edges to create borders, and pour condensed milk in the center.

   Required ingredients:

   • Walnuts: 50 g
   • Condensed milk: 150 g

4. Bake in the oven at 200°C until done, about 45 minutes. It's ready when the dough is fully cooked and a golden crust forms on the condensed milk on top.