American Pumpkin Pie
Description
American pumpkin pie is quite easy to make. First, prepare a shortcrust pastry; a kitchen food processor will be an excellent helper at this stage, then while the dough is cooling, make the pumpkin filling with spices. Bake the pie until done. After it has completely cooled, serve the pie with whipped cream. And with a more detailed instruction, it can be served with tea or coffee.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. The butter should be very cold.
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Step 2
First, prepare the dough. To do this, mix the flour, salt, sugar, and butter cut into cubes in a food processor.
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Step 3
Then slowly pour in the ice water. You may need slightly less or slightly more water, so add no more than a tablespoon at a time.
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Step 4
Form a ball from the dough, wrap it in plastic wrap, and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Meanwhile, prepare the filling. Boil the pumpkin until tender and mash it into a puree. Cool it. Then add sugar and eggs to the pumpkin puree, and mix.
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Step 6
Add starch, salt, and spices.
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Step 7
Whisk the cream and, together with the milk, add them to the filling, mixing gently.
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Step 8
Roll out the chilled dough lightly and place it in a butter‑greased baking pan, shaping the edges by hand. Prick the dough with a fork and, after lining with parchment paper, sprinkle beans or any other legumes on top. Bake at 220 °C for 10 minutes, then remove the beans and bake for another 5 minutes. Remove the crust from the oven.
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Step 9
Reduce the oven temperature to 190 degrees. Pour the filling onto the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes. If the crust becomes overly browned, cover the top of the pie with parchment paper or foil.
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Step 10
When the pie is ready, turn off the oven and leave it to cool inside, with the door open, for 15 minutes. Then cool the pie for 3 hours.