Pumpkin Pie with Toasted Meringue Topping

The easiest thanksgiving dessert recipe, creamy pumpkin pie on a homemade crust and topped with a with toasted meringue topping!

Happy November friends! I’ve partnered with my favorite friends over at Eagle Brand to make this delicious, elevated pumpkin pie using their sweetened condensed milk. It’s almost Thanksgiving and this is your way of making the classic better!

What is pumpkin meringue pie?

Pumpkin meringue pie sounds fancier than it is. It’s really just the pie filling over a basic crust and topped with a marshmallow-like meringue topping. Torching is optional but highly recommended! 

How to make pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin pie is so incredibly easy to make. Pour the filling over the crust and then bake it for about 45 minutes. The edges of the pie will look set but the center will still look a little jiggly while it’s hot. Let the pie cool completely and then refrigerate it. The filling is set once the pie has chilled for a few hours. 

What you’ll need for the filling:

• Pumpkin – make sure to use pure pumpkin puree (not pie filling) – I like Libby’s.
• Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk – this is the only brand I use for sweetened condensed milk and it’s perfect for replacing the sugar in this recipe. 
• Eggs – I use large room temperature eggs. Pop them in hot water for 5-10 minutes if they’re cold.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice – I usually just make my own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves but if you feel free to replace the spices with 2-3 tsp of homemade pumpkin spice.

What kind of crust to use? 

I used a basic pie crust. You only need the bottom half so that would be half of my buttermilk pie crust recipe or half of a store-bought pack. This pumpkin pie would also be amazing with a graham cracker crust or a gingersnap crust.

I don’t pre-bake my crust but it wouldn’t hurt if you did. It certainly would give a crispier bottom but make sure to cover the edges of the pie so the crust stays a golden brown color and doesn’t burn. 

How to serve and store?

In my opinion, this pie is best served cold. The meringue topping on the pie is good for a few days in the fridge but I prefer to make it the day it will be served.

If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can place the pumpkin pie with the meringue topping in the oven at 400F for a few minutes until the meringue browns. 

The pie should be fully covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. I do not recommend freezing it. 

Thanks so much for reading, if you make this pie make sure to tag me @baranbakery on instagram. As always, have a blessed day and happy baking!

Love, B

Pumpkin Meringue Pie Recipe

Bernice Baran

Delicious pumpkin pie made with Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and topped with a marshmallow meringue topping!

4.67 from 36 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Additional Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Course Pies & Tarts

Cuisine American

Servings 12 slices

Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients

  

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Crust

• 1/2 homemade pie crust or 1/2 pack of store bought pie crust
• 1 large egg white room temperature

Pumpkin Filling

• 2 large eggs room temperature
• 1 large egg yolk room temperature
• 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 14 oz can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk

Marshmallow Meringue

• 2 large eggs whites room temperature
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

 

Crust 

• Preheat the oven to Preheat the oven to 350 (177C) conventional (no fan)..
• Roll out the crust onto a floured surface and then place it in a 9” pie plate. Refrigerate the crust while you make the filling.
  1/2 homemade pie crust or 1/2 pack of store bought pie crust, 1 large egg white

Pumpkin Filling

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs with the pumpkin puree and whisk them together. 
  2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 15 oz can of pumpkin puree
• Add in the salt and spices and whisk them together, then add the Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk and mix until the mixture is fully combined and smooth. 
  1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, 14 oz can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Pour the mixture over the chilled pie crust. Beat the egg white until it’s foamy and brush it onto the pie crust.
• Bake the pie, on the bottom rack, for 45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is still jiggly.
• Remove it from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate it until it’s cold. 

Toasted Meringue 

• In a small saucepan, bring ½ cup of water to a simmer. 
• Keep the water simmering on low heat and place a bowl with the egg whites and sugar on top of the saucepan, creating a double boiler. 
  2 large eggs whites, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• Whisk the egg whites and sugar over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes, until the sugar granules are dissolved. You can feel it between your fingers if the sugar is fully dissolved or you can use a candy thermometer and bring the mixture to about 150°F (65°C).
• When the sugar granules are fully dissolved in the egg whites, remove the bowl from the heat and place it on the stand mixer. Add the vanilla and beat the mixture on high speed, until stiff peaks form and the mixture is no longer warm.
  1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Spread the meringue on top of the pie, torch it, and serve. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 11gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 218mgFiber: 2gSugar: 49g

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