Pumpkin-Vanilla Cream Pie
November 16th, 2011
In honor of Thanksgiving, Food Network is getting the entire food community together to celebrate a Virtual Thanksgiving, called The Communal Table, on Wednesday, November 16 at noon EST (that’s today folks!)
The whole food community (chefs, bloggers, writers) is celebrating together and it gives all of us (and you!) a chance to see what all of these creative food obsessed people are bringing to the communal table!
Please see the bottom of the post so that you can check out all of the other participants amazing offerings.
What am I bringing to the Virtual Communal Table you ask? Pie.
I know I posted those adorable mini-pumpkin pies last week, and Sky High Caramel Apple Pie the other day. But I couldn’t help myself, I am back with another pie. Another pumpkin pie even!
But this one has a twist. A creamy, vanilla twist!
I loaded the pumpkin with vanilla bean paste and then slathered it in a high mound of vanilla bean whipped cream.
I will go on record right now and say that this is the best pumpkin pie I have ever had. I have back up too.
(can we also talk about that crust perfection?)
Pete and I ate almost the entire thing in one day- but the few bites we doled out to other people solicited wild responses! I’m not sure how this seemingly small change to my normal pumpkin pie could make such a difference, but it really did. And the even layer of whipped cream in every bite mellowed the spiciness and made the pumpkin filling seem silky and light.
This Pumpkin Vanilla Cream Pie is so worth making for Thanksgiving. I swear it will make you see Pumpkin Pie in a whole new way and everyone will be gushing your praises and there will be people saying things like “I don’t normally even like but pumpkin pie, but…”
Pumpkin Vanilla Bean Cream Pie, serves 10 (unless you are me- then it serves 2)
-½ recipe best pie crust
Pumpkin Vanilla Bean Filling:
-1 15oz can pumpkin puree
-1 cup brown sugar
-1 Tbs Vanilla bean paste
-1 tsp cinnamon
-½ tsp nutmeg
-½ tsp ginger
-½ tsp salt
-1 cup cream
-2 eggs
Whipped Topping:
-2 cups cream, very cold
-2 tsp vanilla bean paste
1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2) Prepare the crust in a pie plate. (step by step directions are available here)
3) In a medium sized bowl, combine the pumpkin, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and spices. Mix well.
4) In a smaller bowl, combine the eggs and cream. Beat together with a fork.
5) Add the eggs and cream to the pumpkin mixture and mix until smooth.
(see all those vanilla seeds?!)
6) Pour the filling in to the pie crust.
7) Place the pie on a sheet pan and bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes, or until the pie is just set in the middle.
8) Take the pie out and let it cool completely before adding the whipped topping (or it will melt)
9) In a large bowl whip together the cream and the 2tsp vanilla bean paste.
10) Beat until the cream forms stiff peaks and is very fluffy.
11) Spread the whipping cream over the top of the pie (except, not over the crust) and make a tall mound out of it.
12) Slice, serve and enjoy!
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Jones is Hungry: Roasted Vegetable Salad
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FN Dish: Alton Brown’s Good Eats Roast Turkey
My Angel’s Allergies: Cranberry-Glazed Cornish Hens
Sides:
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The Sensitive Epicure: Oyster Dressing and Gravy
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Silvana’s Kitchen: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Mushroom-Rye Stuffing
The Cultural Dish: Cranberry Sauce
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I Am Baker: Pumpkin Cake
Heather Christo: Pumpkin Vanilla Cream Pie
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Haute Apple Pie Girls: Double Pumpkin Mini Pies With Candied Pecans
Ladles and Jelly Spoons: Not Your Same Old Pumpkin Pie
Daydreamer Desserts: Cuban Diplomatic Pudding
Thursday Night Dinner: Red Wine Chocolate Cake
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Caramel Apple Pie
I normally find myself reaching for pies other than pumpkin at Thanksgiving but I have always wanted to like it. This looks like it could be the one. God bless you and your family and happy thanksgiving
2:32 am on November 16th, 2011
This pie sounds so freaking yummy! Love the vanilla topping.
4:53 am on November 16th, 2011
Wow! This looks so good! I’m definitely going to have to try this!
4:58 am on November 16th, 2011
This pie looks AMAZING!
5:36 am on November 16th, 2011
This pie reminds me of the one my mom made growing up. Except she put caramel and pecans underneath the pumpkin filling…never did she put vanilla bean — definitely making this. THANKS!
6:50 am on November 16th, 2011
Yes Laura! This will change your mind about Pumpkin Pie!
7:08 am on November 16th, 2011
thanks Katrina!
7:08 am on November 16th, 2011
I hope you do Lori! it is soooo delicious!
7:10 am on November 16th, 2011
Oh my!! Pecans and caramel!!?? That sounds incredible! I may have to do a variation for one of my pies on Thanksgiving!
7:11 am on November 16th, 2011
That sounds SO good with the vanilla and vanilla cream … and that is one perfect pie crust.
7:53 am on November 16th, 2011
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8:44 am on November 16th, 2011
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8:52 am on November 16th, 2011
This looks absolutely amazing! I think we’ll be trying a new recipe this year!
~Kristin
8:53 am on November 16th, 2011
Ooo, I love the sound of that vanilla twist. What a fun dessert for Thanksgiving.
8:56 am on November 16th, 2011
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9:16 am on November 16th, 2011
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9:24 am on November 16th, 2011
That pie looks delicious, what a great contributions!
9:26 am on November 16th, 2011
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9:48 am on November 16th, 2011
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10:07 am on November 16th, 2011
You can never have enough pie – especially around the holidays – today pumpkin, last week apple – next week mince pies? Did you know Evan Kleiman’s East as Pie App comes out tomorrow – can’t wait!
10:29 am on November 16th, 2011
This beautiful creation of yours inspires me… I have bookmarked this post and cant WAIT ti make it! :)
10:40 am on November 16th, 2011
yay! inspiring Amanda is MAJOR!!
10:43 am on November 16th, 2011
Beautiful pie to add to the party!
11:24 am on November 16th, 2011
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12:21 pm on November 16th, 2011
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12:47 pm on November 16th, 2011
This is going to be my choice for a pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. Looks and sounds great!
1:33 pm on November 16th, 2011
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2:05 pm on November 16th, 2011
This pie looks amazing! Wish I could dive in right now :)
Please update my link:
http://www.familyfreshcooking.com/2011/11/16/brown-butter-coconut-mashed-sweet-potatoes-recipe/
2:46 pm on November 16th, 2011
Looks fabulous Heather! I always look for a little something dif on Pumpkin Pie…I make a Pumpkin Crisp that I top with ice cream or whipped cream that is a variation also! This looks SO good!
3:35 pm on November 16th, 2011
thanks Katie! I have NEVER had a pumpkin crisp- but that sounds wonderful! I am totally going to have to try that!
3:42 pm on November 16th, 2011
now THIS is the pumpkin pie i want on my table next week!!!
6:04 pm on November 16th, 2011
I love this new take on pumpkin pie. I smoothness of the cream, the sweet pumpkin and homemade crust. I love it all!
7:48 pm on November 16th, 2011
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8:21 pm on November 16th, 2011
Thanks Jessica- a total honor!!!
9:24 pm on November 16th, 2011
I’m sure this was delicious, it sure looks it!
10:32 pm on November 16th, 2011
My mom is usually in charge of the pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving, and I want to try and convince her to go with this recipe this year! It sounds delicious, and I love that it’s packed with vanilla!
10:47 pm on November 16th, 2011
ha! I am making my mom make this too!
7:03 am on November 17th, 2011
Will give it a try!
4:34 pm on November 17th, 2011
oh yay! a new pumpkin pie recipe!!! Bet my family loves it! :)
6:01 pm on November 18th, 2011
What a gorgeous pie! Love the idea of vanilla ice cream top, perfect compliment:-) Your crust really does look perfect! It was fun cooking with you at the Communal Table with Food Network! Take care, Terra
6:13 pm on November 18th, 2011
Vanilla bean paste….now that sounds like the key to this recipe! YUM!
3:35 pm on November 20th, 2011
it is! but the seeds scraped from a vanilla bean and a little extract will sub in nicely!
3:47 pm on November 20th, 2011
Now that is a pie deserving of the Thanksgiving dinner table.
4:16 pm on November 20th, 2011
I agree with Georgia that our pie is worth of the Thanksgiving dinner table. I appreciate your step-by-step pictures, all gorgeous. Making this pie seems to be as sensual as eating it!
Cheers,
Alaiyio
7:57 pm on November 20th, 2011
Our clan is going to love this pie on Thanksgiving – thank you! My 2 questions: heavy or reg whipping cream? Unsalted butter ok with your best pie crust?
12:06 pm on November 22nd, 2011
I usually just use regular whipping cream, but there is nothing wrong with the heavy stuff on Thanksgiving!
Most prefer to use unsalted in their baking anyways, so it is totally fine! I am just a salt monster and always use salted.
12:15 pm on November 22nd, 2011
Yum. I am making this tonight! So… How many vanilla bean pods did you need for the 2 tbsp??
5:34 pm on November 22nd, 2011
I think I would use one for the pie (plus extract) and one for the whipped cream. Yum!
6:11 pm on November 22nd, 2011
What a delicious pie! I wish I could have a piece…
11:40 am on November 24th, 2011
This pie was sooooo so good. So good. Best pumpkin pie I’ve had, ever. I ended up using one pod in the pie, no extra extract, and another in the whipped cream, with a tiny amount of extra extract added. thanks for the recipe, it will become our holiday pie now!
8:21 am on November 25th, 2011
Oh my goodness – this looks so good!
Glad we were at Food Network’s Communal Table together!
Best regards, Scott
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5:03 pm on November 26th, 2011
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12:01 pm on November 29th, 2011
I made this and it was awesome. Thanks Heather!
9:36 am on December 2nd, 2011
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2:32 pm on August 24th, 2012
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9:12 am on October 23rd, 2012
I am assuming that the nutmeg and ginger are 1/2 teaspoons. It doesn’t say teaspoon. We will eat this pie tomorrow. It looks and smells great!
8:34 pm on November 21st, 2012
yes! thanks ANgie- I will fix the typo!
7:04 am on November 22nd, 2012