Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Description
The baking is simple and quick. Ready-made pumpkin purée is often used in recipes. If you don't know how to prepare it properly, use this recipe as a guide. You can store the prepared purée in the refrigerator and use it as needed. You can make the dough by hand, but using a food processor makes it much easier and faster. Serve the finished cake after it has cooled; you can decorate it with chocolate or cream. Serve it warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Wash the sugar pumpkin, cut each one in half, and remove the seeds.
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Step 2
2. Line a baking sheet with foil and place the pumpkin on it, cut side down. Put it in a preheated oven at 200 degrees and bake for about 1 hour (if the pumpkin is small). Pierce the flesh with a fork: if it's soft, it's done. If necessary, continue baking for another 15–30 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Remove the pumpkin from the oven and let it cool for 1 hour.
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Step 4
4. Using a spoon, remove the flesh from the cooled pumpkin and place it in a bowl.
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Step 5
5. Place the pumpkin flesh into the food processor bowl and puree until smooth.
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Step 6
6. Transfer the finished pumpkin purée into a plastic container.
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Step 7
7. Cut the cold butter into pieces and place it in the food processor bowl, add the flour, 6 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix until a crumbly dough forms.
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Step 8
8. Add sour cream to the dough and mix. Divide the dough into 2 parts and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Step 9
9. For the filling: mix 4 cups of pumpkin puree, add eggs, 1.5 cups of sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, condensed milk, and spices.
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Step 10
10. Mix the contents of the bowl thoroughly.
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Step 11
11. Meanwhile, the dough is ready: place each ball and roll it out into a small circle to fit the baking pan.
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Step 12
12. Carefully transfer the dough into the pan, press it firmly against the bottom and sides, and trim off any excess dough.
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Step 13
13. Pour the filling into the pan with the dough (distributing it between 2), and place in the oven.
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Step 14
14. Bake the pie at 210 degrees Celsius for about 15 minutes, then reduce the temperature to 180 and continue baking for another 20-25 minutes. If the filling is still liquid in the center, leave the pie in the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve the pie after it has cooled down.