Molasses Pumpkin Pie
Indulge in the warm, spiced embrace of Molasses Pumpkin Pie, a luscious twist on the classic holiday dessert! This recipe elevates traditional pumpkin pie with the deep, caramelized richness of dark molasses, perfectly balanced by fragrant fall spices like cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. A creamy filling, made velvety with heavy cream and a touch of whole milk, nestles into a golden, flaky pie crust for a truly irresistible treat. Whether served warm or chilled, this pie is best finished with a dollop of whipped cream for a show-stopping holiday centerpiece. With just 25 minutes of prep and a fragrance that will fill your kitchen, it’s the ultimate dessert for Thanksgiving or any cozy fall gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 Pie crust (9-inch, pre-made or homemade)
- 15 oz Pumpkin puree
- 0.5 cup Dark molasses
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.75 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Whole milk
- 2 Eggs, large
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Ground ginger
- 0.25 tsp Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp Ground cloves
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish, trimming and crimping the edges as desired.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, dark molasses, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add the heavy cream, whole milk, eggs, vanilla extract, spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves), and salt to the bowl. Whisk again until fully combined and the mixture is silky.
Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Place the pie on a baking sheet to catch any drips, then bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes. The filling should be mostly set but still have a slight jiggle in the center when shaken.
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours, to let the filling fully set.
Refrigerate the pie if making ahead, or slice and serve with a dollop of whipped cream.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.1 g | 245% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.8 g | 529% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 820 mg | 273% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 354.3 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.2 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 271.6 g | ||
| Protein | 29.2 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3157 mg | 67% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
