Spooky Halloween Pie Recipe
Bring the spirit of Halloween to your table with this delightful Spooky Halloween Pie. With a flaky crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and whimsical meringue topping, this dessert is both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for gatherings, it combines classic flavors with festive decorations that will enchant guests of all ages. Serve it at your next celebration and watch everyone come back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 egg whites (for meringue)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for meringue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pie pan. Prick bottom with a fork.
- In a bowl, mix pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour into prepared crust.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425°F (220°C). Reduce temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for another 35-40 minutes until set.
- For the meringue, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Spread over cooled pie.
- Bake pie again at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes until meringue is lightly browned.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 115g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg