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Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel Bliss

This Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel is a perfect fall dessert, balancing rich flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 can Pumpkin Puree homemade or canned
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ginger adjust to taste
  • 3 large Eggs no substitutes necessary
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk or half-and-half for richness
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Bourbon adds unique flavor
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup Butter or dairy-free margarine for vegan version
  • 1 cup Pecans substitute walnuts or almonds if desired
  • 1/2 cup Flour gluten-free all-purpose flour is an alternative
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt flaky sea salt for best flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • oven
  • pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, salt, bourbon, and evaporated milk until smooth.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  3. Pour the pumpkin filling into your unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  4. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  5. While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, then mix in brown sugar, sea salt, flour, and pecans until crumbly.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  6. Remove the pie from the oven and sprinkle the streusel mixture over the pumpkin filling.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  7. Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until the streusel is golden and bubbly.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
  8. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least one hour before refrigerating for a minimum of two hours.
    Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with a Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure the pumpkin filling is smooth, keep the streusel chunky for better texture, and let the pie cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.

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