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Pumpkin Swirl Pie: A Creamy Twist on a Classic

Pumpkin Swirl Pie

A creamy twist on classic pumpkin pie made with spiced pumpkin custard and a vanilla cream-cheese swirl. This recipe makes one 9-inch pie, about 8 servings.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 crust Unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 15 ounces Pumpkin purée
  • 12 fluid ounces Evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs Large eggs
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Cream Cheese Swirl
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 egg Large egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 425°F. Fit the unbaked crust into a 9-inch pie plate, crimp the edges, and leave the crust unpricked unless blind-baking is specifically required.
  2. Whisk the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt together until evenly combined.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and 1/3 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in 1 egg and the vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
  4. Pour most of the pumpkin mixture into the crust, reserving about 1 cup. Spoon the cream-cheese mixture over the filling in several small portions, then add spoonfuls of the reserved pumpkin mixture between them.
  5. Drag a knife or skewer lightly through the filling to create a marbled swirl. Stop after a few gentle passes so the pumpkin and cream-cheese layers remain distinct.
  6. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and continue baking for 35–50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
  7. Cool the pie on a wire rack for about 2 hours, then refrigerate it until fully chilled. For clean slices, use a knife warmed in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.

Notes

Use canned pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, because pie filling already contains sugar and spices. Room-temperature cream cheese prevents lumps. The finished pie may be chilled for several hours or overnight before slicing.