AI Pumpkin Pie

Instructions:

1. Use the homemade pie crust (see Breads for the recipe). You will need 1 serving per pie.

2. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

3. In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, eggs, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

4. Form the unbaked pie crust from the Breads section into your pie dish, trimming off any excess dough for a neat edge. Then, pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust.

5. Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15 minutes.

6. After the first 15 minutes of baking, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). Continue baking the pie for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until the pie filling is set and the crust has turned a golden brown.

   • After reducing the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), continue baking the pie. To prevent the crust from browning too quickly, consider using a pie crust shield. If you don't have a pie crust shield, you can wrap the outer edge of the crust with aluminum foil for part of the baking duration. This helps achieve even cooking. Continue to bake until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown, about 35-40 minutes.

7. Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

   • IMPORTANT: Pumpkin pie filling starts to "crack" on the surface when cooked.

8. Optional: Serve the cooled pie with Cool Whip on top for an extra touch of indulgence.