Classic Pumpkin Pie For Expats Recipe

Missing the taste of home while living abroad? This Classic Pumpkin Pie recipe is adapted for easy access to ingredients in China! Say goodbye to ingredient hunts and hello to a deliciously comforting pie. Using readily available ingredients like 'nan2guo3' (pumpkin) or similar squashes, and easily sourced sweetened condensed milk, this no-roll crust recipe delivers a perfect, heartwarming pumpkin pie. Even the spices are manageable—find them in larger supermarkets or ask friends to send you small spice packets. Get ready to enjoy a taste of tradition, wherever you are in the world!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 180 mins
Calories 282.3 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 3.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Classic Pumpkin Pie For Expats

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How to Make Classic Pumpkin Pie For Expats

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. For the crust: Combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes). Cut the butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Add ¼ cup ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Press the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp the edges.
  5. Prick the bottom of the crust with a fork.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  7. For the filling: In a large bowl, combine 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree, 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt.
  8. Whisk until smooth.
  9. Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. If the crust starts to brown too quickly, cover the edges with aluminum foil.
  11. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g