Description
A decadent caramel pumpkin pie recipe that combines a creamy pumpkin filling with a luscious homemade caramel layer, perfect for Thanksgiving and fall gatherings. This easy-to-make pie features a spiced pumpkin mixture poured over a caramel-lined crust, creating a comforting yet indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Pie Crust:
- 1 Pie Dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 1/4 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold, unsalted Butter
- For the Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup Caramel (homemade preferred)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- For the Pumpkin Filling:
- 1 can (15 oz) Pumpkin Puree
- 1 cup Packed Brown Sugar
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- For Serving:
- 1 cup Whipped Cream
- 1/4 cup Extra Caramel
Instructions
- Prepare your pie crust. If homemade, combine cold, cubed butter with flour and salt until crumbly. Roll it out, fit into a pie dish, and prick the bottom with a fork. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and blind bake the crust for 15 minutes until golden.
- While the crust cools, make the caramel. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until amber, stirring gently. Remove from heat, add heavy cream, and stir until smooth. Let the caramel cool slightly before pouring it into the pie crust.
- Combine the pumpkin filling. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, heavy cream, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and kosher salt until smooth.
- Assemble and bake. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the caramel layer in the pie crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-65 minutes, or until the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool and serve. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours. Top with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the pie crust is fully baked before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom.
- Let the homemade caramel cool slightly before pouring it into the crust to avoid cooking the pumpkin filling prematurely.
- Whisk the pumpkin filling until smooth for a creamy texture.
- Monitor store-bought crusts closely during baking as they can brown faster.
- Consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a splash of bourbon to the filling for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg