Pumpkin Pie

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen

Show: Follow That FoodEpisode: Follow That Feast

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Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
6 to 8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 30 min
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

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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Ann Los Angeles, CA 11-10-2009
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Yummy!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This turned out really great!! My boyfriend ate the entire pie. Good thing this recipe made enough for 2 pies!!!!
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Abbie San Francisco, CA 11-09-2009
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Great Pie!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was worried this pie was going to be too cream cheesy and taste like a cheese cake instead of a pie. The cream cheese just... added a creamy rich texture to the great flavor of the pumpkin and spices. I recommend using the ginger. After reading everyone's warnings about excess filling I went to the store to purchase another pie pan and prepared dough for a 2nd pie, however when I poured the filling in, it filled up one 9inch pan exactly. I have to believe that whomever get's 2 pies out of this recipe is using 2 cans instead of 2 cups of pumpkin or that have a much smaller pie pan. I did not make the crust but I bought the one in the refrigerator section and thought it came out great. No pre-baking on the crust either, I just poured the filling and baked for about 70-75 minutes and it set nicely. My husband who doesn't love pumpkin pie was VERY happy with this one!!!Read more
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Robert Newport News, VA 11-07-2009
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Great Butternut Squash Pie!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I did not use canned pumpkin, instead I used buternut squash, half it, put in a pan with an inch of water cut side up at 350... for 1 hour, scoop out and put in blender, blend until smooth and then let cool, prepare the same as in this recipe. It does not change the taste mutch but I just feel better about not using canned pumpkin. This is not your typical pumpkin pie it is very mild and creamy. Delicous!Read more
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karen valencia, CA 11-03-2009
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Loved it!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is certainly not your traditional overly sweet pumpkin pie. I used one 15oz. canned real pumpkins ( don't use canned... pumpkin pie mix). The recipe called for two cups/16oz, Could'nt find pumpkin in 16oz and didn't want to buy two cans and get stuck with extra. Worked out great. The best part was the whipping cream. Rachael Ray has a very easy recipe for Almond Spiced Whipped Cream. Again not overly sweet and a little more adult with a shot of Almond liqueur. Perfect compliments.Read more
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Nicole Emerson, NJ 11-01-2009
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SOO DELICIOUS!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my first time making a pumpkin pie and it was absolutely delicious! The recipe was very easy to follow but the... filling can be used for two pies. I made this because I wanted to make dessert for my boyfriend and he loved it as well as my family. I will defiantly be making it for Thanksgiving! I would highly recommend this recipe for anyone who wants to make such a great dessert! Read more
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Jon Quarryville, PA 10-31-2009
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so good and so easy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

it was easy and great, great for the holidays if you need to bring something