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bourbon pumpkin pie

Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Crunchy Pecan Streusel Bliss

This Bourbon Pumpkin Pie features a rich pumpkin filling with bourbon and a crunchy pecan streusel, making it a holiday must-have.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 each pie crust 9-inch unbaked, store-bought or homemade
  • 2 large eggs acts as a binder
  • 1.75 cups pumpkin puree use pure pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar light or dark as preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger for a spicy kick
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt enhances flavor
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon adds richness
  • 0.5 cup evaporated milk for creaminess
For the Streusel Topping
  • 0.33 cup unsalted butter must be browned
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar for topping
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour provides structure
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt to balance sweetness
  • 0.5 cup pecans coarsely chopped

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure even baking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, salt, bourbon, and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth.
  3. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Reduce the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the edges are set.
  5. Brown the butter over medium heat and mix with streusel ingredients until crumbly.
  6. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the filling and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool at room temperature completely before serving; refrigerate if necessary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 6000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best texture and flavor, always use pure pumpkin puree. Watch the butter closely when browning to prevent burning. Allow pie to cool completely before refrigerating.

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