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Pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust is a lovely holiday dessert with creamy pumpkin custard on top of crunchy graham crust.

Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust is a delicious variation on the traditional holiday pie recipe. A creamy, sweet but perfectly spiced pumpkin filling sits on top of crispy graham crust for a winning end to Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 8 minutes
Additional Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours 18 minutes
Course: fall favorites
Keyword: easy pumpkin pie recipe, pumpkin pie recipe, pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 338kcal
Author: Jenna Fletcher

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 stick 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

For the filling

  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • 12 oz can evaporated milk

Instructions

  • Mix all the ingredients for the graham cracker crust together in a large bowl until the mixture has the texture of wet sand.
  • Press the graham cracker mixture into a pie plate or springform pan you've sprayed liberally with nonstick spray.
  • Bake the crust for 6 to 8 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool.
  • Set the crust aside.
  • Add all the ingredients for the pumpkin pie filling to a large mixing bowl and beat them together with an electric mixer until they are well combined.
  • Scrape down the sides as needed.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 and set a casserole dish filled halfway with water on the bottom oven rack.
  • While the oven comes to temperature, pour the pie filling into the crust and place the pie in the oven on the middle rack, situated over the dish of water.
  • Bake the pumpkin pie at 425 for 15 minutes. 
  • After 15 minutes, turn the heat down to 350 and bake for 40 more minutes or until the edges of the pie are set but the interior is still a bit jiggly.
  • Once the pie is set, let it cool in the oven with the door slightly opened for 15 minutes.
  • Open the door more and keep cooling it in the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Then remove the pie from the oven and cool it on the counter until it reaches room temperature.
  • After the pie reaches room temperature, cover it tightly with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least two hours.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 338kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 332mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 46g
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