Spiced Pumpkin Rum Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Deluxe Pumpkin Rum Pie

Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 53 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 3 minutes
Category: Pie
Keywords: Dessert, Thanksgiving, < 4 Hours

Description

This Deluxe Pumpkin Rum Pie is a showstopper of a dessert, perfect for any special occasion, especially Thanksgiving. The pie features a luscious, spiced pumpkin filling that sets beautifully after baking, making it an impressive centerpiece for your holiday table. Using an 11 x 7-inch baking pan with a graham cracker crust works exceptionally well, but feel free to use a standard pie dish if you prefer. If you enjoy a spicier kick, you can adjust the spices and rum to suit your taste. This pie is rich, flavorful, and topped off perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream.

Ingredients

• 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 3 to 4 tablespoons rum (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Graham cracker crust (for the pie shell)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures that the pie bakes evenly and develops a golden crust.

2. Prebake the Pie Crust: Place your graham cracker crust in the oven and prebake it for 8 minutes. To prevent the edges from burning, cover them with foil during this time. This step helps to create a crisp, sturdy base for your pie.

3. Prepare the Filling: While the crust is prebaking, gather a large mixing bowl. Combine the canned pumpkin puree, brown sugar, white sugar, and flour. Whisk in the salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice, and pumpkin pie spice until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the heavy whipping cream and softened cream cheese, blending until creamy. Finally, beat in the eggs, rum, and vanilla extract until the filling is completely smooth and uniform.

4. Fill the Pie Crust: Once the crust has been prebaked, remove it from the oven and pour the prepared pumpkin filling into the warm crust. Use a spatula to spread the filling evenly.

5. Bake the Pie: Return the pie to the oven and bake for approximately 45 minutes. The center should be slightly wobbly but set. This will give the pie its creamy texture while ensuring it’s firm enough to hold its shape once cooled.

6. Cool and Chill: After baking, let the pie cool to room temperature. Then, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. This chilling period allows the pie to fully set and develop its rich flavors.

7. Serve: Before serving, top the pie with freshly whipped cream. It’s the perfect complement to the spiced pumpkin filling.

8. Store Leftovers: Any leftover pie should be covered and kept in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness and flavor.

Enjoy this delightful pie that combines the comforting flavors of pumpkin with a hint of rum for a sophisticated twist. Whether it’s a holiday gathering or a special family dinner, this Deluxe Pumpkin Rum Pie will surely be a hit! 🎃🥧🍰