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    Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    November 15, 2022 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

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    Skip the tricky pie dough! This pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust is super simple and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving & the holidays!

    a slice of pumpkin pie with ice cream and caramel

    Why you'll love it

    I adore pumpkin pie, but sometimes I don't have the time or energy to make my own pie dough. It's a time consuming process that takes a bit of finesse.

    If you feel the same way, you're in the right place! This pumpkin pie in a graham cracker crust is super easy & crave-worthy. The pumpkin filling is creamy yet sliceable, and all you have to do is pour it into a store-bought graham cracker crust and bake!

    I like to serve it with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce!

    Ingredients

    This pumpkin pie recipe with a graham cracker crust requires simple ingredients! Here's what you need:

    ingredients for a pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust

    Graham cracker crust - You can use a homemade or store-bought graham cracker crust for this recipe. Make sure to buy a 10-inch crust or you'll have too much filling. If you prefer a regular pie crust, that works too! Or if you're gluten-free, you can use Pamela's gluten-free graham crackers to make your own.

    Pumpkin puree - One 15 ounce is all you need for a 10-inch pie. If you can't find a small can, you can buy a 29 ounce can and weigh out 15 ounces. Any brand works, but I find the brand names like Libby's to be thicker and an overall better consistency.

    Sugar & brown sugar - To sweeten the pie! I like a combination of white and brown sugar for that quintessential caramel-like sweetness.

    Eggs + yolk - Pumpkin pie is a type of baked custard, which means its thickened with eggs! Eggs (and an extra yolk) give the pie its sliceable texture and richness.

    Half & half - Half and half is equal parts heavy cream and whole milk. It's richer than milk, but lighter than heavy cream, which makes it the perfect go-between.

    Spices - Cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger for that spiced fall flavor! If you have pumpkin pie spice, simply swap all the spices for 2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.

    How to make pumpkin pie

    Since we don't have to make a crust, it takes all of 5 minutes to prep this pie! First preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Combine pumpkin & sugars - In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, brown sugar, and spices. Stir well.

    a bowl with pumpkin puree, spices, and sugar

    Add eggs - Add the eggs and the yolk to the spiced pumpkin. Whisk until the eggs are incorporated into the mixture.

    pumpkin puree with eggs on top

    Add the half & half - Pour the half and half into the pumpkin mixture. Carefully whisk until it's mixed in. The batter is supposed to be thin. It will thicken as it bakes in the oven.

    a bowl of pumpkin with half and half on it

    Pour batter into graham crust - Carefully pour the batter into the prepared graham cracker crust.

    hands pouring pumpkin pie batter into crust

    Bake the graham cracker pumpkin pie - Carefully place the pumpkin pie in the oven and bake until the custard is set. The middle will look jiggle only slightly when its done - about 45 to 50 minutes.

    a slice of pumpkin pie with ice cream

    Recipe Tips

    • Don't overbake the pie! It will still have a little jiggle in the center when you pull it out. That's okay! It will set up as it cools.
    • Don't slice the pie while it's hot. It will make a mess! Pumpkin pie needs to cool before it sets up and becomes sliceable. It's best to wait at least 2 hours before you slice it, if not more. If you want to speed up the process, pop it in the freezer until the bottom cools.
    • Place the pie in the middle rack for even cooking. If possible, use the middle rack so the top of the pie doesn't brown too quickly.
    • If you use a homemade graham crust it's best to blind bake it first so the bottom doesn't get soggy. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.
    • If you chill the pie first, it will be easier to slice! A cold pie will be firmer and give you cleaner slices than a warm or room temperature one.

    Variations

    Crust - While this recipe calls for a graham cracker crust, this pie filling tastes delicious in any kind of crust! Feel free to use store-bought pie dough or use your favorite pie dough recipe. Blind bake if the pie crust recipe calls for it.

    Toppings - I love vanilla ice cream and homemade caramel on pumpkin pie, but whipped cream is a good option too!

    a slice of pumpkin pie

    Storage & Freezing

    • Store the pumpkin pie in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Loosely cover it or slice it up and store the pumpkin slices in an airtight container.
    • Pumpkin pie is freezer-friendly! I like to cut the pie into slices and place the slices on a half sheet pan, then pop it into the freezer. Once the slices are frozen, I transfer them to a ziplock bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Thaw the pie in the refrigerator or you can microwave an individual slice to defrost it in 10-second increments. Just don't overheat it or it will melt and lose its texture.

    FAQs

    Can I substitute graham cracker crust for pie crust?

    Yes! When you don't feel like preparing a regular pie crust, a graham cracker crust is a great option! It's perfect for cheesecakes, custard pies, cream pies, and even apple pie!

    More Crave-Worthy Pie Recipes

    • Pumpkin Pie without Evaporated Milk
    • Apple Pie With Graham Cracker Crust
    • Gluten Free Blueberry Pie
    • Flaky Gluten Free Pie Crust
    a slice of pumpkin pie with ice cream

    Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    Carolyn
    Skip the tricky pie dough! This pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust is super simple and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for Thanksgiving & the holidays!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 55 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 141 kcal

    Equipment

    • Large mixing bowl
    • Measuring cups & spoons

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 10-inch store-bought graham cracker pie crust
    • 15 ounce can of pumpkin puree
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • ⅓ cup brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 3 eggs + 1 yolk
    • ¾ cup half and half

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, brown sugar, and spices. Mix well.
    • Add the eggs and yolk to the pumpkin mixture and whisk until incorporated.
    • Pour the half and half into the pumpkin mixture and gently stir so it doesn't splash outside of the bowl. Stir until incorporated.
    • Pour the batter into a store-bought 10-inch graham cracker crust. Carefully transfer the pie to the middle rack of the oven.
    • Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the middle is just slightly jiggly.
    • Let the pie cool for 2 hours, then slice and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 116mgPotassium: 178mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 8443IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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