Description
Homemade crustless pumpkin pie delivers classic autumn comfort without traditional pastry constraints. Smooth spiced custard bakes quickly and serves delightful slices perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can 100% pure pumpkin
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) low-fat milk
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 to 1.5 tsps pumpkin pie spice (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Calibrate the oven to 350°F (175°C) with the rack centered for uniform heat distribution.
- Mixture Creation: Blend all ingredients in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture with no visible lumps or streaks.
- Pan Arrangement: Gently pour the silky pumpkin mixture into a 9″ x 9″ baking pan, using a spatula to level the surface and ensure an even spread.
- Baking Process: Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring the dessert’s golden transformation and structural integrity.
- Doneness Verification: Test the pie’s readiness by inserting a clean knife or toothpick into the center; it should emerge pristine without any wet batter residue.
- Alternative Baking Methods: For ramekins, reduce cooking time to 25-35 minutes; when using a glass pie dish, lower temperature to 325°F (162°C) and extend baking to 50-55 minutes.
- Cooling Stage: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack, allowing the crustless pie to cool completely, which facilitates proper setting and texture development.
Notes
- Precise Oven Positioning: Center rack placement guarantees uniform heat distribution, preventing uneven baking and ensuring consistent dessert texture.
- Smooth Mixing Technique: Whisk ingredients thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth base that promises a refined, professional-quality result.
- Doneness Test Trick: Use a clean knife or toothpick inserted in the center to confirm perfect baking – a clean removal signals the dessert is fully cooked and ready.
- Adaptable Baking Strategy: Adjust cooking time and temperature based on baking dish size, with smaller ramekins requiring shorter baking periods and different dishes needing temperature modifications.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg