Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
Looking for a show-stopping dessert to impress your guests this Thanksgiving? Try this delightful Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel. This isn’t your average pumpkin pie; it features a rich, spiced pumpkin filling topped with a crunchy streusel made from salted brown butter and pecans. The combination of flavors and textures creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this pie will become a new favorite in your holiday traditions. Plus, it’s easy to make ahead, ensuring stress-free holiday entertaining!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, whisk together eggs until fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, salt, and evaporated milk; mix well.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- For the streusel topping, melt butter in a saucepan until golden brown. Combine with brown sugar, flour, and sea salt; fold in chopped pecans.
- Sprinkle streusel over the pumpkin filling and bake for about 50 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg