Rich Pumpkin Pie Food

PERFECT PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

CHEF JOHN'S PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Whisk together pumpkin puree, egg yolks, and egg in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly combined.
• Fit pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate and crimp edges.
• Pour filling into the pie shell and lightly tap on the work surface to release any air bubbles.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle, 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted into the filling, 1 inch from the crust, should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before serving.

RICH PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degree.
• Mix pumpkin, sugar and spices together.
• Add cream, mixing well.
• Beat egg yolks, add to pumpkin mixture, and mix well.
• Beat egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
• Gently fold eggs whites into pumpkin mixture until just blended. Do not over mix.
• Pour or spoon mixture into unbaked pie shell.
• Bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees then reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake for 30 minutes, or until set and golden brown.

RICH PUMPKIN PIE

Steps:

• Line a 9" pie tin with pastry and place foil on top. Fill with dry beans and bake in a 400°F. oven for 10 minutes. Remove the beans and foil.
• Combine the pumpkin with the sugar, eggs, cream, seasonings and cognac and blend well. Pour through a strainer into the pie shell. Sprinkle with chopped candied ginger and bake in a 375°F. oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the pumpkin is set. Serve slightly warm with cheese or whipped cream, or both.