Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 1 (13.5 oz) can pumpkin puree
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Pie Crust
- one single 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought (thawed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix the filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, mascarpone cheese, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, fresh lemon juice, eggs, and salt. Use an electric hand mixer or a whisk to blend all ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and even, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Prepare the crust: Fit the thawed 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish carefully, ensuring it fits snugly without tears or folds.
- Add the filling: Pour the pumpkin mascarpone filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly with an icing spatula or the back of a spoon to smooth the surface.
- Decorate (optional): Use the pie dough scraps to cut out decorative leaves or shapes and place them gently atop the filling for a festive touch.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the filling is set and no longer jiggly in the center.
- Cool and serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before serving. For best flavor, pair with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate the pie like you would mascarpone cheese. Cover with plastic cling wrap or store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Serving: The pie can be served cold straight from the refrigerator or allowed to rest at room temperature, both options taste delicious.
- Freezing: You can freeze the pie either before or after baking. Wrap tightly with plastic cling wrap and place in a freezer bag or airtight container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking (if frozen before) or before serving (if frozen after baking).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
