Walnut Pumpkin Pie Recipe
Total Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the delightful twist of our Walnut Pumpkin Pie, a unique take on the classic pumpkin pie with a delectable crumb topping. This recipe adds an extra layer of flavor and texture to the traditional Thanksgiving dessert. Please note that the prep time does not include making a homemade pie crust.
Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsifted flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (additional, for crumb topping)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup chopped walnuts
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 428
- Fat: 22.6g
- Saturated Fat: 7.3g
- Cholesterol: 50.9mg
- Sodium: 358.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.8g
- Fiber: 2.1g
- Sugar: 34.8g
- Protein: 8.6g
Aggregated Rating:
- 4.5 stars (based on 6 reviews)
Recipe Category:
Pie (Perfect for Dessert, Fruit, Vegetable, Nut, Thanksgiving, Ready in Less Than 60 Minutes, Baked to Perfection)
Servings:
Serves 8
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, egg, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the pie to set.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, create the crumb topping by combining sugar, flour, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Use a pastry blender to cut in the butter until the mixture becomes crumbly. Stir in the chopped walnuts.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F.
- Sprinkle the walnut mixture evenly over the partially baked pie, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.
- Continue baking for an additional 40 minutes or until a knife inserted 1 inch from the edge comes out clean.
- Allow the Walnut Pumpkin Pie to cool to room temperature, and feel free to garnish it as desired for an extra visual appeal.
- For optimal taste and texture, refrigerate any leftovers.
This Walnut Pumpkin Pie is a symphony of autumn flavors and textures, marrying the creamy goodness of pumpkin with the crunchy richness of walnuts. It’s the perfect dessert to elevate your Thanksgiving feast or any fall gathering. Enjoy the warmth of the season in every delicious bite! 🍂🥧✨
