Pumpkin pie with a graham cracker crust is the perfect fall dessert! It's an amazingly easy recipe with a scrumptious blend of creamy pumpkin filling and sweet, crunchy crust in every bite.
Why you'll love this recipe
Pumpkin pie is a quintessential fall and Thanksgiving dessert. It's the perfect choice for those looking to embrace the flavors and traditions of the season. In addition:
It's easy: Let's be honest, life moves fast! It doesn't get much easier than using a pre-made graham cracker crust. And you'll still have the satisfactions (and all the smells) of baking your own pie.
Delicious Flavor Combination: The creamy, spiced pumpkin filling of the pie complements the sweet and slightly nutty flavor of the graham cracker crust, creating a harmonious and delightful taste. It's a classic for a reason!
Perfect for Parties: It's a crowd-pleaser and a great choice for gatherings, potlucks, and celebrations, ensuring everyone can savor a slice of something they love.
This was inspired by my pumpkin custard pie and pair well with a refreshing glass of Thanksgiving punch.
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Ingredients
The key ingredients are laid out below, and you can find them in any grocery store.
- graham cracker crust - yes, I'm using a store-bought graham cracker crust. It's easy. If you want to make a homemade graham cracker crust, you can do that too.
- pumpkin puree - use plain old 100% pure canned pumpkin in this recipe.
- pumpkin pie spices - we're making our own blend using cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. You can use these same spices in a cozy bowl of pumpkin oatmeal.
Substitutions
- Sweetener - you can substitute granulated sugar or maple syrup for the brown sugar. However, the brown sugar will give a richer, caramel hint of flavor.
- Spices - you can use 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
- Pumpkin - While canned pumpkin puree is super convenient, you can make your own by roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin for a homemade touch.
See this mini pumpkin pie version on my website, too!
How to make pumpkin pie with graham cracker crust
Remove plastic or wrapping from graham cracker crust. Yes, I just hit the easy button.
Keep pie crust in the foil baking pan. Place on a cookie sheet or rimmed pan and set aside. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
Step #1: In a large bowl, combine pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, spices and brown sugar. Mix ingredients until smooth.
Step #2: Pour the pumpkin pie mixture into the graham cracker crust.
Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 10 minutes.Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 10-12 minutes, until pie filling is just set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step #3: Remove from oven and cool completely before serving.
Garnish with some whipped cream and ground cinnamon, if desired.
Tip: Refrigerate the pie for several hours or overnight before serving. This helps the filling set and the flavors meld.
Variations
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free graham crackers or a gluten-free cookie base to create a gluten-free crust.
Swirled Cheesecake Pumpkin Pie: Add a layer of cheesecake filling on top of the graham cracker crust and swirl it with the pumpkin pie filling for a marbled effect.
You also might like these easy pumpkin pie bars.
Serving Suggestions
Graham cracker crust pumpkin pie is your canvas for creativity! You can personalize it with toppings like bourbon whipped cream, caramel drizzle, or a dusting of cinnamon.
What I'm saying is, you can make this seasonal dessert and then make it yours all over again!
Top tip
Allow the pie to cool gradually by removing it from the oven and letting it cool on a wire rack. Sudden temperature changes can lead to cracking.
If, by chance that happens I vote you cover the evidence with whipped cream!
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with graham cracker pumpkin pie:
Pumpkin Pie with Graham Cracker Crust
Ingredients
- 6 ounce ready made graham cracker crust
- 15 ounces real pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Remove plastic or wrapping from graham cracker crust. Keep pie crust in the foil baking pan. Place on a cookie sheet or rimmed pan and set aside. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients until smooth.
- Mix pie filling ingredients in a large mixing bowl until smooth. Pour the pumpkin pie mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Place in the pre-heated oven and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350°F and bake an additional 45-55 minutes, until pie filling is just set. The pie should be cooked to a temperature of 180°F when measured with an instant read thermometer.
- Remove from oven and cool completely before serving. Garnish with some whipped cream and ground cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
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- Sweetener - you can substitute granulated sugar or maple syrup for the brown sugar. However, the brown sugar will give a richer, caramel hint of flavor.
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- Spices - you can use 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice.
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- Pumpkin - While canned pumpkin puree is super convenient, you can make your own by roasting and pureeing fresh pumpkin for a homemade touch.
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
