Halloween Pumpkin Pie — recipe by katplaystennis
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Halloween Pumpkin Pie

by katplaystennis • 2026

Why some badges are missing
  • Not vegan: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
  • Not gluten-free: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not dairy-free: unsalted butter → try dairy-free butter
  • Not egg-free: large eggs → try ground flaxseed and water (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, rested 5 min)
  • Not low-FODMAP: flour → try gluten-free plain flour
  • Not low-GI / diabetic-friendly: flour → try wholemeal flour
  • Not kidney-friendly: salt → try salt-free herb seasoning (or lemon zest and black pepper)

Based on listed ingredients — always check labels for allergies.

Prep

60m

Cook

55m

Rest

120m

Serves

8

Rating

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Total time · 1h 55m

Ingredients

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Shopping list

  • 150 g flour

  • 0.5 tsp salt

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 115 g unsalted butter — cubed

  • 3 tbsp ice water — 3-4 tbsp as needed

  • 425 g pumpkin puree — 1 can

  • 3 Eggs large eggs

  • 100 ml double cream — or 150ml evaporated milk

  • 165 g light brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 0.5 tsp ginger

  • 0.25 tsp nutmeg

  • 0.25 tsp cloves

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Tools

  • · mixing bowl
  • · pie dish
  • · whisk
  • · food processor
  • · rolling pin

Instructions

Step by step

  1. 1

    Make crust: Pulse flour, salt, sugar, butter to pea-size. Add water, form disc, chill . Roll, line 9" pie dish, crimp edges.

  2. 2

    Whisk filling: pumpkin, sugars, spices, vanilla, then eggs, then cream until smooth.

  3. 3

    Pour into crust. Bake 375°F / 190°C for , then 350°F / 175°C for 35- until just set (slight wobble in centre).

  4. 4

    Cool 2 hours. Serve with softly whipped cream creating little ghosts of whipped cream to each slice before serving

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Edit on 2026-10-28

Edited 10/28/2026, 6:31:31 PM

Edit on 2026-10-28

Edited 10/28/2026, 6:32:48 PM

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