Description

Delight your guests with this enchanting Spooky Halloween Pie, featuring a creamy pumpkin filling nestled in a flaky crust, topped with whimsical whipped cream ghosts. This festive treat combines sweet and spicy notes, making it the perfect centerpiece for your Halloween celebrations. Easy to make and utterly delicious, it promises to create lasting memories at your gathering.

Ingredients

Scale

1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F, then reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes until set.
Allow cooling for at least two hours before slicing. Decorate with whipped cream ghosts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pie crust. Feel free to experiment by adding chocolate chips or spices like cloves for extra flavor. To enhance the spooky theme, top with candy corn or edible decorations.