If you like pumpkin pie then you're going to love this white pumpkin pie. The flavors of white pumpkins are very similar although a little sweeter, so you don't need as much sugar in your recipes.
White pumpkins tend to be available during September through November. You'll often see them with their orange sisters at your local pumpkin patch and large grocery stores.
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What makes this recipe so yummy
- As mentioned, it is sweeter so you'll be using less processed sugar in your recipes.
- Who doesn't like showing up with something a little different. Bring this white pumpkin pie recipe to your next family gathering or pot luck (during the fall).
- A homemade pumpkin pie is so comforting and just the smell can really get you into the fall spirit.
- It's an easy recipe for the holiday season with no real difficult steps.
Groceries you'll need: Ingredients
- White Pumpkin
- Flour
- Butter, unsalted
- Granulated Sugar
- Salt
- Cold Water
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Eggs
- Pumpkin Pie Spice
See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.
Recipe walkthrough: Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Step 1: Cut your white pumpkin in half. Remove the seeds and middle flesh with a spoon and discard.
- Step 2: Lightly grease the surface of the inside of the pumpkin (I like to use coconut oil) and lightly sprinkle some salt. Turn over so that it's face down on a lined baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour (then see Step 5).
Remove and allow to cool a little before scooping the soft cooked pumpkin into a large bowl. - Step 3: Once the pumpkin has cooled completely use a blender or food processor to make a pumpkin puree.
Pass through a sieve to catch any burnt pieces from baking or and stringy parts. - Step 4: Add 2 cups of the pumpkin puree to a large mixing bowl along with the 2 eggs, condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice. Stir carefully until totally combined. Don't be too vigorous as you don't want to incorporate air (that will create bubbles and the finished pumpkin pie filling won't be as smooth).
- Step 5: While the pumpkin is baking add the flour to a mixing bowl, with the salt and sugar and mix.
- Step 6: Grate the frozen butter into the flour, stirring occasionally so that it doesn't stick together.
- Step 7: Add the cold water until a good dough texture has formed.
- Step 8: Knead for 2 minutes then create a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator.
- Step 9: Remove the cold pie dough from the refrigerator and roll out with a rolling pin. Drape over a pie dish then flute the edges.
- Step 10: Pour the white pumpkin mixture into the pie shell and bake in a preheated oven.
Hint: Allow to cool completely on a wire rack at room temperature before placing into the refrigerator.
Recipe variations and substitute ideas
- Orange Pumpkins - instead of the white pumpkin.
- Brown sugar - can be substituted instead of the white sugar.
- Canned Pumpkin - can be used instead of the homemade pumpkin puree.
- Store-bought Crust - instead of a homemade pie crust (or a frozen crust).
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I used a baking sheet to bake the white pumpkin on. I also used a blender to puree the cooked pumpkin flesh.
I used mixing bowls and a mixer to incorporate all ingredients.
A 9" Pie Dish was used to bake the pumpkin pie in.
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More pumpkin recipes I think you'll love
- No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Amish Pumpkin Pie
- Amish Pumpkin Bread
- Pumpkin Spice Donuts
- Pumpkin Spice Macarons
- Pumpkin Spice Cake Mix Cookies
- No Bake Mini Pumpkin Pies
If you like pie you have to try my Grandma's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe. It's the best you'll ever make using my Amish Pie Crust Recipe.
How to store leftovers
Once cooled completely store this white pumpkin pie in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap. It will be good for up to 5 days.
Add any whipped cream toppings as you serve.
Mel's kitchen notes
Serve with fresh whipping cream, heavy cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance the best pumpkin pie flavors.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Pumpkin Prep
- 1 Each White Pumpkin medium size
- 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 2 Each Large Eggs
- 1 (14 Ounce) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Pie Crust
- 1-¼ Cups All Purpose Flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1-½ teaspoons Granulated Sugar
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter unsalted, cold/frozen
- 3 Tablespoons Cold Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Cut the white pumpkin in half (carefully). Using a spoon scoop all the seeds and stringy parts. Either keep the seeds for use later or just discard.1 Each White Pumpkin
- Rub a little oil over the flesh (i like to use coconut oil just because it's better in a dessert) then sprinkle with salt. Lay face down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper then poke some holes through the back with a shape knife.2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Bake in the oven for about an hour (see step 7). When you take it out you should be able to scoop the pumpkin flesh away from the skin easily.
- Add to a blender and blend until totally mixed and blended.
- Pass through a sieve so that most of any fluid is out. Add two cups of the pumpkin puree to a mixing bowl with the eggs, condensed milk, ¼ teaspoon salt and the pumpkin spice. Mix together well with a whisk but don't get too vigorous that you incorporate bubbles.2 Each Large Eggs, 1 (14 Ounce) Can Sweetened Condensed Milk, 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice, ¼ teaspoon Salt
- While the pumpkin is baking in the oven add the flour, ½ teaspoon salt, and the sugar to a mixing bowl. Mix well with a whisk.1-¼ Cups All Purpose Flour, 1-½ teaspoons Granulated Sugar, ½ teaspoon Salt
- Grate the frozen butter into the flour mixture, in about four batches. Inbetween each batch stir the flour around the butter so that it doesn't stick.½ Cup Unsalted Butter
- Add the cold water then knead the mixture together for about 2-3 minutes. (you might need another little water). Make a disk then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate.3 Tablespoons Cold Water
- After the dough has refrigerated for about 20 minutes unwrap and lay on a floured surface and roll out with a rolling pin.
- Lay the rolled out dough over a 9" pie dish. There should be plenty of extra hangover.
- Tuck the sides under and create a fluted edge using fingers and thumbs. Add back to the refrigerator again.
- Take the pumpkin filling and pour into the refrigerated pie crust. Put directly into the oven, preheated to 425°, for 15 minutes.
- After those 15 minutes are up turn the temperature down to 350° and cook a further 30 minutes. The center of the pumpkin pie should be set.
- Rremove from the oven when the center of the pie is set and allow to cool completely.
Notes
Nutrition
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Angela says
I have never tried white pumpkin pie but this looks amazing and I love that you can use less sugar!
Melanie Cagle says
Glad you like it. Let me know how it goes.
Samantha Barkus says
This is actually amazing! The only I’m on my 3rd one for this season and it’s a total hit! I ended up with decent sized pumpkins and enough purée to do 4 pies!
Melanie Cagle says
Really glad you liked it! We love white pumpkin pie too!!
K says
What is blind baking? You reference that but didn't explain what it meant or the process very well.
Melanie Cagle says
Blind baking means to cook the pie crust for about 10-15 minutes - usually with parchment paper and pie weights.
Amanda says
Maybe revise the bold ingredients
I put 3 teaspoons of salt in my filling like listed and it’s terrible. I see the description said 1/4 teaspoon and doesn’t match with what’s listed in bold as used in the steps
Melanie Cagle says
Amanda, I have reformatted the recipe card to make it more obvious. Thanks for that heads-up on the possibility of confusion.
Donniell Karima Cooke says
I plan on making this recipe for a family dinner tonight. The nutrition info says that 1 serving is 498 calories. Is that one pie cut into 8 slices? would each slice be 498 calories? Thanks.
Melanie Cagle says
Yes, that's right.