Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Elevate your Thanksgiving dessert with this irresistible Bourbon Pumpkin Pie! A refined twist on a classic, this recipe (adapted from a treasured Gourmet magazine recipe) features the warm spice of pumpkin (or sweet potato!), a hint of bourbon, and a touch of fresh ginger. The bourbon adds a subtle sophistication—you won't taste it overtly, but you'll sense its magic. This show-stopping pie, complete with delicate pastry leaves, is guaranteed to become a family favorite.

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 2024 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

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How to Make Bourbon Pumpkin Pie

  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll out ¾ of the pie dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Gently fit it into a 10-inch pie plate, trimming the excess dough to leave a ½-inch overhang.
  2. Fold the overhang under, creating a neat edge. Using a sharp knife, score ½-inch cuts at ¾-inch intervals around the crust.
  3. Crimp every other section of dough towards the center for a decorative edge. Chill the pie shell for 30 minutes.
  4. Roll out the remaining dough to ⅛ inch thickness. Use a 3-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter to cut out 3 leaves.
  5. Transfer the leaves to a baking sheet. Lightly score veins onto the leaves with the back of a knife and chill for 15 minutes.
  6. Brush the leaves lightly with egg wash and bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree (15 oz), brown sugar (¾ cup packed), pumpkin pie spice (2 tbsp), ground ginger (1 tsp), salt (½ tsp), heavy cream (1 cup), milk (½ cup), eggs (2 large), and bourbon (1 tbsp) until completely smooth.
  8. Pour the filling into the chilled pie crust. If desired, lightly brush the crust edge with remaining egg wash.
  9. Bake in the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 1 hour, or until the filling is set but the center still jiggles slightly. The filling will continue to set as it cools.
  10. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Garnish with the baked pastry leaves and serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

112 g

Sugar

668g

Fat

316g

Carbs

67g

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