American Pumpkin Pie
4 servings
70 minutes
American pumpkin pie is an iconic dessert of the autumn season, a symbol of coziness and family celebrations. Its history traces back to colonial America when early settlers adapted European recipes by adding local ingredients like pumpkin and spices. This pie captivates with its tender texture and harmonious blend of pumpkin sweetness with cinnamon and vanilla spice. The crispy pastry complements the soft, silky filling, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Served warm or chilled, often with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it is ideal for cozy evenings and festive gatherings, bringing warmth and joy with every bite.
1
Sift flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl, add butter, and mix until crumbly; lightly beat 1 egg with a fork, add to the dough, and knead until smooth; roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
2
Clean the pumpkin, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into cubes.
- Pumpkin: 450 g
3
Place the pumpkin in a thick-bottomed pot or skillet, add 100 ml of water, and simmer on low heat for 10 minutes until the liquid evaporates completely and the pumpkin is cooked.
- Pumpkin: 450 g
4
Blend the pumpkin until pureed; split the vanilla pod lengthwise and extract the seeds; add to the pumpkin puree along with vanilla seeds, sugar, remaining egg, cream, and cinnamon, whisking until smooth.
- Pumpkin: 450 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Sugar: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cream: 120 ml
- Cinnamon: 1 g
5
Spread the dough evenly in the mold, create edges, prick the entire surface of the dough with a fork; bake in a preheated oven at 190 degrees for 15 minutes.
- Wheat flour: 200 g
- Butter: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
6
Pour the pumpkin mixture into the baked crust and bake for another 35 minutes at 200 degrees.
- Pumpkin: 450 g
- Vanilla pod: 1 piece
- Sugar: 100 g
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Cream: 120 ml
- Cinnamon: 1 g
7
Let the pie cool, slice it, and serve.
