Description
Rich, creamy praline pumpkin pie blends classic autumn flavors with Southern charm. Pecans and caramel create a luxurious topping that elevates this traditional holiday dessert, inviting you to savor each delectable slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust recipe (par-baked)
- 1 ¾ cups (425 ml) pumpkin purée
- 14 oz (396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 g) pecans (1 cup chopped, 1 cup finely chopped)
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed (divided)
- 3 tbsps butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pierce pie crust meticulously with fork, creating numerous small holes across the base for even baking.
- Initial Baking: Line crust with parchment paper, fill with pie weights, and roast at 425°F for 15-20 minutes until edges turn golden brown, then remove weights and allow complete cooling.
- Praline Foundation: Combine chopped pecans with brown sugar, spreading evenly across the pre-baked crust to create a rich, textured base layer.
- Pumpkin Filling Creation: Whisk pumpkin purée, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, brown sugar, and warming spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves) until achieving a silky, homogeneous mixture.
- Filling and Primary Baking: Pour pumpkin mixture over praline base, carefully distributing without overflowing, then bake at 425°F for 15 minutes before reducing temperature to 350°F and continuing for 40-50 minutes until center sets completely.
- Crust Protection: Shield pie edges with aluminum foil if browning occurs too rapidly during baking process.
- Praline Topping Finalization: Create a crumbly mixture of chopped pecans, melted butter, and brown sugar, then sprinkle evenly across cooled pie surface.
- Caramelization: Broil on high for 2-3 minutes, vigilantly monitoring to achieve a bubbly, caramelized finish without burning the topping.
- Serving: Present the pie either slightly warm or thoroughly chilled, according to personal preference.
Notes
- Prevent Crust Shrinkage: Fork-pierce the dough base multiple times to release trapped air and maintain the crust’s shape during baking.
- Weight Management Technique: Use pie weights or dried beans to prevent the crust from rising and maintaining a flat, even surface during par-baking.
- Spice Balancing Act: Mix spices thoroughly to ensure an even, harmonious flavor throughout the pumpkin filling, avoiding clumpy or concentrated spice pockets.
- Caramelization Caution: Monitor broiling closely during praline topping to achieve a golden-brown finish without burning, as sugar can quickly turn from perfect to bitter.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg