The best homemade pumpkin pie recipe! Tried and tested over and over again, with zero cracking! This will become your go-to pumpkin pie recipe.
Thanksgiving week is upon us!! Bring on the Pumpkin Pie and Turkey!! I’m thinking about buying a deep freezer just so I can buy multiple turkeys and have a place to store them. The prices for these birds are AMAZING! I love me a good turkey, ya’ll.
Easy Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Everyone and their mom has a recipe for pumpkin pie that they are cracking out this week for the holidays.
Since I’m still in the midst of my “oh crap, I need to make a pie to bring to this Thanksgiving feast” series, I thought I would make a crazy easy 5-ingredient pumpkin pie that is completely fool-proof. It will turn out perfectly every time and it’s a good solid fall-back recipe that everyone will be impressed by! If you have a little more time and/or are a little more organized than me, feel free to make your own pie crust. This recipe is my favorite. Regardless of whether you buy or make your crust, the rest of the pumpkin pie recipe is rock solid. It WILL NOT fail you.
Maybe it’s hard to impress with pumpkin pie, but at my house, anything topped with whipped cream gets lots of oohs and ahhs.
Pumpkin Pie Recipe Ingredients
- Pie Crust. You can either buy this premade OR make pie crust from scratch. If you’re going to make it from scratch, here is my favorite way to make it. (Bonus, it’s also SUPER easy).
- Pumpkin. Duh! You can’t make Pumpkin Pie without pumpkin. For a traditional pie, use Libby’s canned pumpkin, everyone loves Libby’s.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice. Find and use your favorite or make your own blend with cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk. For super tasty and super moist pie, add sweetened condensed milk!
- Whipped Cream. What is pumpkin pie without being topped with whipped cream, or vanilla ice cream? They’re the perfect pair.
If you love pumpkin, you’ll love my other pumpkin recipes: Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Pumpkin Pull Apart Bread, Pumpkin Cream Pie & Soft Pumpkin Sugar Cookies.
How to Make Pumpkin Pie
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Preheat your oven.
- If you’re making your own pumpkin pie crust, make that now. Follow directions and line your pie pan.
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In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together until uniform in color and smooth. Pour pumpkin mixture into unbaked pie shell and spread evenly.
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Bake until center is set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Cut into slices, top with cream and serve!
Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated?
In short, yes. After baking and serving, refrigerate your leftover pumpkin pie to keep it bacteria free and make it last longer. This pie will last 5-7 days in the fridge, but to be honest, I usually don’t have any leftovers. It’s THAT good!
Do you see? Perfectly smooth top with no cracks 🙂 and perfectly delicious! Make this pumpkin pie recipe your families tradition this Thanksgiving!
Happy baking, friends!!
Homemade Pumpkin Pie Recipe
The best homemade pumpkin pie recipe! Tried and tested over and over again, with zero cracking! This will become your go-to pumpkin pie recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked 9" pie shell I used a frozen Marie Callender's
- 15 oz. pumpkin 1 can
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk 1 can
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice or a mixture of cinnamon and nutmeg
- pinch salt
- sweetened whipped cream for garnish if desired
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt together until uniform in color and smooth. Pour pumpkin mixture into unbaked pie shell and spread evenly.
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Bake 40-45 minutes until center is set. Remove from oven and cool completely.
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Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Cut into slices, top with cream and serve!
Stacy says
November 23, 2015 at 6:04 amHi Lauren, I did have a recipe I was going to use but this looks so much simpler and you cannot go wrong with sweetened condensed milk! Thanks for the recipe.
Karen P says
November 23, 2015 at 7:18 amI’ve made alot of pumpkin pies but never made one with sweetened condensed milk before seems like this would mess with the pumpkin flavor
Laura | The Kiwi Country Girl says
November 23, 2015 at 7:08 pmLauren I have never made pumpkin pie (I live in New Zealand and it’s not really a thing here) but I had it when we were in the States for Thanksgiving a couple of years ago and I’ve been dying to try making it ever since. This recipe looks super easy & delicious…I love anything with condensed milk!! Thanks 🙂
Angela says
November 26, 2015 at 2:36 pmI would just like to say thank you to you for this wonderful recipe! I had never actually made a pumpkin pie before, and this turned out beautifully just as you said it would…just the right amount of spice, smooth texture…no cracks in the top…Perfect!
Kerri Blackwelder says
November 11, 2016 at 7:42 pmI use practically the same recipe, but mine calls for brown sugar also. It is the best. I know the condensed milk is sweetened, but somehow I think I would miss the sugar, I do love seeing your recipes!
Marilyn Brennan says
November 21, 2016 at 3:59 pmI’m definitely doing this one this year! Thank you~
Lori says
November 24, 2016 at 8:31 amMade this last night without the crust, just sprayed the dish with cooking spray and it came out wonderful! My family loved it and was so easy.
Marilyn Brennan says
December 7, 2016 at 9:58 amAm making this for company tonight. If it’s as good as I think it will be I will never go back to the other recipe. Funny how much difference a few tweaks plus EASIER meets my priorities. Thanks!
Angie CARVAJAL says
October 21, 2017 at 6:58 pmLooks tastiest going to make it in thanksgiving
Cristy says
November 22, 2017 at 6:39 amYes! This is what I need for my teen girls to make while I’m at work today!!
Amber Dembkowski says
November 22, 2017 at 6:53 amCame to your blog in search of a sweet potato recipe for Thanksgiving. Found pumpkin pie instead lol!
Brandy says
November 22, 2017 at 6:57 amI am making this today for the first time. I am so excited and can’t wait to try this tomorrow with our Thanksgiving meal. Thank you for all the great and easy recipes!
Jane W. says
November 22, 2017 at 7:09 amSimple and yummy…definitely trying.
Thanks for the recipe!
Jenny De La Paz says
November 22, 2017 at 7:51 amJust made this for my family thanksgiving tomorrow! I have never made a pumpkin pie before, but it turned out perfect!!
Margaret Tay says
November 22, 2017 at 8:13 amI’m making this today for our Thanksgiving feast tomorrow. Looks yummy!
Stephanie Jones says
November 22, 2017 at 9:08 amI usually just use the recipe on the back of the Libby’s can but my heart can never say no to a recipe with sweetened condensed milk in it! I’ll be making this tonight to bring to my families thanksgiving this year 🙂
Diane Hassler says
November 22, 2017 at 10:00 amDecided to do pumpkin pie at the last minute. This is it!Thanks!
Kara Robinson says
November 22, 2017 at 10:04 amThank you! This recipe is perfect for a beginner pie-maker like myself!
Vivian Mathias says
November 22, 2017 at 11:13 amI’ll have to try this one! I always botch pies, but this looks pretty easy. Can’t wait!
Janet Hasler says
November 22, 2017 at 11:39 amMaking this right now! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. Happy Thanksgiving!
Frances Marcel says
November 22, 2017 at 11:56 amLooks amazing !
Lindsay says
November 22, 2017 at 12:59 pmI’m making this for my family Thanksgiving on Sunday! Can’t wait to try it!!
Ashley Schlatter says
November 22, 2017 at 1:53 pmI just made this for my very first pumpkin pie attempt for Thanksgiving!fingers crossed that I DON’T fail at something fail-proof 🙂
Erin says
November 22, 2017 at 2:08 pmHoly crap, this looks amazing! I’ve gotta try this! Pumpkin pie is everything.
Sommer says
November 22, 2017 at 4:08 pmI usually use the Libby’s recipe but I’m trying this this year. Pumpkin pie is my favorite!
Kara says
November 22, 2017 at 9:34 pmSitting in the fridge for tomorrow!!
Leslie says
November 23, 2017 at 5:07 amOh wait, I think I got it. Congrats on your blog! 8 years is something to be proud of!!!
Paige says
November 25, 2017 at 1:13 pmBest pumpkin pie Ive ever made! Made two for thanksgiving 2017 a huge hit with the family!
Lauren says
November 25, 2017 at 4:53 pmWoot!!!
Sara says
November 25, 2017 at 4:10 pmYou always know just what to post, especially right before the holidays! My pies are usually meh, but Im excited to bake this one tomorrow.
Stephanie says
November 25, 2017 at 5:17 pmThis looks so delish and easy. I’m totally going to try this for Christmas!
Elizabeth says
November 26, 2017 at 5:40 amMy mom was sad that there was no pumpkin pie at the Thankgiving dinner we attended. I think I will have to make this for her!
Lindsey says
November 27, 2017 at 7:34 amI made this for thanksgiving and let me tell you it was a hit!! So easy and delicious. I didn’t have any leftovers to eat by my self late at night lol… I will be keeping this recipe to bring again and again..
thanks for sharing.
P.S. I love all your insta stories sharing your family and mom life. I can relate with 3 kids… ?
Amy says
November 27, 2017 at 7:58 amI made this pie for Thanksgiving this year! It was a big hit and so so easy to make!
Amanda Demirjian says
November 27, 2017 at 6:51 pmHi Lauren! Leaving a comment here for the giveaway! Also because I love pumpkin pie and always looking for new recipes!
Niki W. says
February 13, 2018 at 4:32 pmI tried this and my family absolutely loved it and my in laws asked for the recipe. It was super easy to make, and best of all, it didn’t crack!! Thank you thank you!!
Rebekah says
February 13, 2018 at 5:16 pmComing back months later to say thanks for such a great recipe! I’ve been hosting thanksgiving for 10+ years and always make “fancy ” desserts. I realized this year I’ve never made just a good plain old pumpkin pie! Like, ever! So I came right here, found this recipe, and it was delish! So much better than any pumpkin pie I’ve had. Thanks for all your great recipes!!!
Lauren Stege says
September 16, 2018 at 12:49 amHey Lauren –
I made this for Thanksgiving last year and it was the best pumpkin pie I have ever made and I am known for my pies! Homemade whipped cream put it right over the top. Thanks for the recipe!
Jessica W says
October 29, 2018 at 10:44 amCan I make this pie ahead of time and freeze it? Just mix it all up, freeze and cook right before I am ready to make it? I am trying to make as much before thanksgiving as possible since we host a minimum of 15 and up to as many as 30 on the big day. Thank you so much!
Lauren says
October 29, 2018 at 5:35 pmAbsolutely!
Anna says
November 19, 2018 at 1:58 pmDelicious!! I added a few cloves (freshly grated like the nutmeg) in with the cinnamon. I was looking for a simple pumpkin pie that tasted like the classic. Perfection.