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Praline Pumpkin Pie

Praline Pumpkin Pie

This decadent praline pumpkin pie combines the classic flavors of pumpkin pie with a crunchy, sweet praline topping. A perfect fall dessert!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Pie
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup Ice water
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 15-ounce can Pumpkin puree
  • 1 12-ounce can Evaporated milk
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Praline Topping Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie plate
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • Mixing bowls
  • Medium saucepan
  • Candy thermometer (optional)

Method
 

Make the Crust
  1. Whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough comes together. Form into a disc, wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out dough to a 12-inch circle. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp edges. Prick bottom with a fork. Line with parchment paper and fill with pie weights or dried beans.
  3. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes. Remove weights and parchment paper; bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden. Cool completely.
Make the Filling
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
Make the Praline Topping
  1. In a saucepan, combine sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves. Continue to simmer, without stirring, until light amber and reaches soft-ball stage (235-240°F).
  2. Remove from heat and stir in pecans. Immediately pour over cooled pie crust; spread evenly.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour pumpkin filling into the prepared crust. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  2. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

For a richer praline flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the topping. You can also substitute other nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for the pecans.