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Pumpkin Pie Recipe

Pumpkin Pie with Caramel Pecan Topping

A spiced pumpkin custard in a graham cracker crust finished with a buttery caramel pecan topping, ideal for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 53 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 8 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Filling

  • 3 large eggs
  • 15 ounce pumpkin puree
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.667 cup evaporated milk
  • 0.667 cup half and half

Caramel Pecan Topping

  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
  • 0.25 cup butter unsalted, melted
  • 1 tablespoon half and half
  • 0.125 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

Graham Cracker Crust

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Bake 8 minutes and set aside to cool slightly.

Filling

  • In a large bowl, whisk eggs, pumpkin puree, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth. Stir in evaporated milk and half and half until completely incorporated.
  • Pour filling into the baked crust and bake 40–45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before adding the topping.

Caramel Pecan Topping

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir pecans, brown sugar, butter, half and half, and salt until sugar dissolves and mixture is glossy.
  • Allow topping to cool slightly, then spoon evenly over chilled pie.

Notes

After my third trial, chilling the pie for a full 4 hours gave the cleanest slices.
I found pressing the crust firmly and baking it first prevents a soggy bottom.
When the caramel topping is slightly warm, it spreads smoothly over the cold pie.

Nutrition

Serving: 125gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45g
Keyword caramel pecan, fall dessert, holiday pie, pumpkin pie, Thanksgiving
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