Dessert for One: Pumpkin Pie for One

I am genuinely proud of my pumpkin pie for one. What's so special about this pie?

• Delicious! I love pumpkin pie of any variety, make, or model. There is truly something special about a homemade pie. 
• Simple! People take their pie crusts seriously, for good reason. For most of us mortals, pie crusts are a pain. My solution anymore: pie without the crust!
• This is a real pumpkin pie. Don't get me wrong, try my vegan acorn squash pie if you are avoiding eggs or dairy. It's delicious, too! This pie was creamy and custardy. In other words, just right.

Here's a glimpse of the second! pie I made turned out of the pan.

Why, yes, I did take one of the most traditional pie recipes in America and cut it in half. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Pie for One

by Ace Nation

Keywords: bake dessert winter squash

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Ingredients (1 small pie)

• 1/4-1/2 cup sugar (depending on your taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice blend (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup milk
• Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.

Spray a small pie pan or a 2-cup casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.

In a mixing bowl, stir all ingredients until well combined. Batter will be very thin.

Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake 35-45 minutes longer, until a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Enjoy!

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Dessert for One: Traditional Pumpkin Pie Teaser

 

Warning: The following statement just might be hipster-overload. Please don't leave me.

I have had a package of pumpkin puree sitting in the freezer that I made myself from roasting an heirloom pumpkin which came from my local farmer's market.

Look, it's so cute!

I used the buttercup on the left for my pie. The pumpkin on the right is called a baby bear.

I wanted to do something special for myself. What's more special than pie! I was craving a creamy, custardy, traditional pie but knew I would be the only person enjoying this pie. Boyfriend only enjoys pumpkin in beer form. So, I kept it simple. Come back later in the week for the recipe!