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A tempting slice of homemade Pumpkin Cream Pie with a golden crumb crust and creamy filling, ready to be enjoyed on a checkered tablecloth.

Decadent Pumpkin Cream Pie Recipe: Your Ultimate Fall Dessert

This decadent pumpkin cream pie features a crisp graham cracker crust filled with a luscious, spiced pumpkin and vanilla pudding mixture, topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream, perfect for any fall gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1 ½ package about 15 full sheets graham crackers
  • ½ c. powdered sugar
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 1 box 3 oz. box vanilla pudding cook and serve variety
  • 1 c. half-and-half
  • 1 c. heavy cream divided
  • pinch cinnamon
  • pinch nutmeg
  • pinch ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp. whiskey optional
  • ½ c. plus 3 Tbsp. pumpkin puree
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • graham cracker crumbs extra, for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Large zip-up bag
  • Rolling pin
  • Pie pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Lid
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300˚F.
  2. To make the crust, grind graham crackers in a food processor or crush them in a zip-up bag. Mix with powdered sugar and melted butter until thoroughly combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into a pie pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until set. Remove from the oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
  4. In a medium saucepan, combine dry pudding mix, half-and-half, 1/2 cup heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and thick.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in the optional whiskey, and then the pumpkin puree to combine. Cover the pot and refrigerate until completely cooled.
  6. Once the pumpkin mixture is cool, beat the remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Gently fold in the pumpkin cream mixture until combined, then pour it into the cooled crust.
  7. Cover the pie and refrigerate for at least a couple of hours or overnight. Serve chilled, garnished with extra graham cracker crumbs.

Notes

For best results, ensure each cooling step is completed fully before proceeding. The whiskey is optional but adds a nice depth of flavor. Garnish with extra graham cracker crumbs for a lovely presentation.