maw maw's pumpkin pie

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
dee allen
hudson, NC

This is the best pumpkin pie I have ever tasted. It is rich, delicious and addictive! Serve with a dollop of fresh whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream to send it right over the top!

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min

Ingredients For maw maw's pumpkin pie

  • 8 oz
    cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 c
    canned pumpkin pie mix
  • 1/2 stick
    unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp
    freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger, ground
  • 2
    store bought deep dish pie crusts

How To Make maw maw's pumpkin pie

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • 2
    With a hand mixer cream together cream cheese, brown sugar, spices, vanilla extract and melted butter.
  • 3
    Add 1 cup evaporated milk and 2 cups of canned pumpkin, mix thoroughly.
  • 4
    In a separate bowl whisk one whole egg and two egg yolks, then add to pumpkin mixture and beat thoroughly.
  • 5
    Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula and make sure that all ingredients are incorporated.
  • 6
    Divide mixture evenly between two deep dish pie crusts. I use a ladle and fill the shells one ladle at a time to make sure that they are perfectly even.
  • 7
    Place pies in the oven and bake for 50 minutes, then allow pies to cool completely on the counter and then store in the refrigerator.

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