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Pumpkin Pie Aesthetic Ideas That Will Warm Up Your Fall Vibes

Pumpkin pie aesthetic with glossy filling, flaky crust, cinnamon, whipped cream
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This cozy fall recipe is all about achieving the perfect pumpkin pie aesthetic—crimped edges, silky-smooth filling, and beautiful decorative touches that make it as gorgeous as it is delicious.

Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
    • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
    • 3–4 tablespoons ice water
  • For the filling:
    • 15 oz can of pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1¼ cups evaporated milk
  • For decoration:
    • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
    • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Cinnamon for dusting
    • Optional: small pastry cutouts from extra dough

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Whisk together flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water gradually until dough holds together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 1 hour. Roll into a 12-inch circle, transfer to 9-inch pie dish, crimp edges, and chill again for 30 minutes.
  2. Create the filling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Whisk pumpkin and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, pumpkin spice, and salt. Slowly whisk in evaporated milk. Strain mixture for silky texture.
  3. Bake: Pour filling into chilled crust. Use foil or pie shield to protect edges. Bake 50–55 minutes until almost set with a slight jiggle. Cool at room temp for 2 hours.
  4. Decorate: Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to stiff peaks. Pipe rosettes or dollops. Dust with cinnamon. Add pastry cutouts if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use GF flour in the crust. For dairy-free, sub in coconut milk/cream. Chill completely before slicing for clean cuts. Decorations should be added just before serving for the best visual appeal.

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