Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie—Dessert for 8

Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie is a delightful spin on the classic American dessert. This innovative recipe incorporates traditional pumpkin pie elements, but with a unique twist that adds an unexpected layer of complexity and flavor. It’s the perfect dessert for those seeking a fresh take on a beloved staple.

Meal Type

Dessert

Cuisine

American

Servings

8

Food Stars

Pumpkin Pie

Health

Variations

Diets

Variations

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 can pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups evaporated milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts, ready-made or homemade
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup

Do This With That Stuff

  1. ‘Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
  2. Place your 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts into the pie dishes
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 can pumpkin puree, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp ground cloves using your whisk
  4. In the same bowl, add in the 4 large eggs one at a time, whisking after each addition
  5. Gradually whisk in the 2 cups evaporated milk until fully incorporated
  6. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined
  7. Pour this mixture evenly into your prepared pie crusts using your rubber spatula to scrape any remaining mixture from the bowl
  8. Place both pie dishes on a baking sheet if available for easier handling and transfer to the preheated oven using your oven mitts pair
  9. Bake for 15 minutes at this temperature then reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) without removing pies from oven and continue baking for an additional 40-50 minutes or until a knife inserted near center comes out clean
  10. While pies are baking, prepare cream cheese mixture: In a medium mixing bowl using an electric mixer or hand whisk, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy Add orange zest (prepared with zester), orange juice (prepared with juicer), and maple syrup Beat until well combined
  11. Once pies are done baking, remove them from oven using oven mitts pair and place them on cooling rack to cool completely Once cooled completely, spread cream cheese mixture evenly over both pies using rubber spatula Slice each pie into four servings for a total of eight servings’

Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings

☕ Bitter
  • Add 1 tsp of ground bitter orange peel
  • Increase ground ginger to 2 tsp
  • Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of dark brown sugar
  • Add 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Replace orange juice with 1/4 cup of fresh grapefruit juice
  • Add a sprinkle of unsweetened dark chocolate shavings on top after cooling
🧂 Salty
  • Increase the salt to 2 tsp
  • Add 1/2 tsp of soy sauce to the pumpkin mixture
  • Add 1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese to the cream cheese mixture
  • Sprinkle each pie with a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving
🍋 Sour
  • ‘Add 1 tbsp of lemon juice to pumpkin mixture
  • Increase orange juice to 1/2 cup in cream cheese mixture
  • Add 1 tsp of grated lemon zest to cream cheese mixture
  • Replace 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup of sour cream in pumpkin mixture’
🌶️ Spicy
  • Increase ground cinnamon to 3 tsp
  • Add 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Increase ground ginger to 1.5 tsp
  • Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Add 1/2 tsp allspice
🍬 Sweet
  • ‘Increase granulated sugar to 2 cups
  • Add 1/2 cup of brown sugar to pumpkin mixture
  • Increase maple syrup in cream cheese mixture to 1/2 cup
  • Add 1 tsp of ground nutmeg to pumpkin mixture
  • Add a drizzle of caramel sauce on top after cooling’
🍄 Umami
  • ‘Add 1 tsp of soy sauce to the pumpkin mixture
  • Add 1/2 tsp of ground dried shiitake mushrooms to the pumpkin mixture
  • Replace 1 cup of granulated sugar with 1 cup of brown sugar in the pumpkin mixture
  • Add 1/2 tsp of fish sauce to the cream cheese mixture’
🍸 Alcoholic
  • ‘Spiced Rum: The warm, spicy notes of the rum complement the similar spices in the pumpkin pie, while its sweetness balances the tanginess of the cream cheese topping
  • Chardonnay: The buttery undertones of this wine pair well with the creaminess of the pie, and its acidity cuts through the richness of the dessert
  • Bourbon: Its caramel and vanilla flavors enhance the sweetness of pumpkin and maple syrup in the pie’
🥤 Non Alcoholic
  • ‘Chai Tea: The warm spices in the chai tea complement the cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in the pie
  • Apple Cider: The sweetness and acidity of apple cider pairs well with the rich pumpkin and cream cheese flavors
  • Orange Infused Water: The citrus notes in the water will highlight the orange zest and juice used in the cream cheese topping’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🥓 Keto
  • Replace 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar with 1/2 cup erythritol
  • Replace 2 cups evaporated milk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • Replace the unbaked 9-inch pie crusts with 2 unbaked almond flour pie crusts
  • Replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp stevia
  • Replace orange juice with zest of one whole orange to avoid sugars
  • Remove maple syrup.
🍆 Mediterranean
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup honey
  • Replace ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and ground cloves with 1 tsp ground cardamom and 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups almond milk
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz labneh (strained yogurt)
  • Replace powdered sugar with 2 tbsp honey
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
  • Add 1/4 cup chopped dates to the pumpkin mixture
  • Remove maple syrup’
🥑 Paleo
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of honey
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of full-fat coconut milk
  • Replace melted butter with 2 tbsp of coconut oil
  • Replace unbaked 9-inch pie crusts with 2 unbaked 9-inch almond flour pie crusts
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of cashew cream cheese
  • Replace powdered sugar with 1/4 cup of coconut sugar’
🐟 Pescatarian
  • No changes needed. The recipe is already pescatarian friendly.
🌱 Vegan
  • Replace 4 large eggs with 4 tbsp of flaxseed meal mixed with 12 tbsp of water
  • Replace 2 cups evaporated milk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • Replace 2 tbsp melted butter with 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 8 oz vegan cream cheese
🥦 Vegetarian
  • No changes needed as the recipe is already vegetarian-friendly.
🥩 Whole30
  • ‘Remove granulated sugar
  • Remove evaporated milk
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of full-fat coconut milk
  • Remove melted butter
  • Replace melted butter with 2 tbsp of ghee
  • Remove vanilla extract
  • Remove unbaked 9-inch pie crusts
  • Remove cream cheese
  • Remove powdered sugar
  • Replace maple syrup with 3 tbsp date paste’
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.

🧠 Brain Health
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of honey
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of almond milk
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of Greek yogurt
  • Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed to the pie mixture
  • Add 1/4 cup of blueberries to the cream cheese mixture’
🌾 Celiac Disease
  • ‘Replace 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts with 2 gluten-free unbaked 9-inch pie crusts’
💩 Crohns Disease
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of honey
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of lactose-free milk
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz lactose-free cream cheese
  • Decrease the ground ginger to 1/2 tsp
  • Decrease the ground cloves to 1/4 tsp
  • Remove orange juice’
🩸 Diabetes
  • ‘Replace 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar with 3/4 cup Stevia
  • Replace 1/4 cup powdered sugar with 2 tbsp Stevia
  • Replace 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts with 2 unbaked whole wheat pie crusts
  • Replace 2 cups evaporated milk with 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • Replace maple syrup with sugar-free maple syrup’
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
  • ‘Replace 2 unbaked 9-inch pie crusts with 2 unbaked 9-inch gluten-free pie crusts’
🫀 Heart Disease
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of Stevia
  • Decrease evaporated milk to 1 cup
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-fat cream cheese
  • Replace pie crusts with whole grain pie crusts’
❤️ Heart Health
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of stevia
  • Decrease evaporated milk to 1 cup and add 1 cup of almond milk
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
  • Increase orange zest to 2 tsp for added flavor without extra calories’
🧂 High Blood Pressure
  • ‘Remove the salt
  • Decrease the granulated sugar to 1 cup
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of low-fat milk
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp of unsalted butter
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-sodium cream cheese’
🍔 High Cholesterol
  • ‘Replace 4 large eggs with 4 large egg whites
  • Decrease granulated sugar to 1 cup
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of almond milk
  • Replace 2 tbsp melted butter with 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-fat cream cheese’
🦠 Immune System
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of honey
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped almonds
  • Add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of almond milk
  • Add 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz Greek yogurt
  • Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
  • Add 1 tbsp of grated ginger’
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Replace the granulated sugar with 1 cup of maple syrup
  • Replace the evaporated milk with 2 cups of lactose-free milk
  • Decrease the cream cheese to 6 oz
  • Replace the powdered sugar with 2 tbsp of maple syrup
  • Increase the pumpkin puree to 1.5 cans
  • Remove the orange juice
💧 Kidney Disease
  • ‘Replace granulated sugar with 1 cup of erythritol
  • Decrease salt to 1/2 tsp
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-sodium ricotta cheese
  • Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp
  • Replace butter with 2 tbsp of unsalted margarine’
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
  • ‘Replace 2 cups evaporated milk with 2 cups lactose-free milk
  • Replace 2 tbsp melted butter with 2 tbsp lactose-free margarine
  • Replace 8 oz cream cheese with 8 oz lactose-free cream cheese’
🍺 Liver Disease
  • ‘Decrease granulated sugar to 1 cup
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of almond milk
  • Decrease butter to 1 tbsp
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-fat Greek yogurt
  • Decrease powdered sugar to 2 tbsp’
🤰 Pregnancy
  • Decrease granulated sugar to 1 cup
  • Replace evaporated milk with 2 cups of low-fat milk
  • Replace cream cheese with 8 oz of low-fat cream cheese
  • Decrease butter to 1 tbsp

Beti’s Reflections

As an adventurous foodie, I’m always on the hunt for unique recipes that add a dash of excitement to traditional dishes. On my recent culinary journey through American cuisine, I stumbled upon a delightful twist on the classic American Pumpkin Pie – the Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie Recipe. This innovative recipe is a testament to the creativity and diversity of American dessert recipes, offering a fresh take on a beloved fall baking idea.

The Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie is an easy pumpkin pie recipe that serves eight people. It’s not suitable for those following gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan or low-fat diets or those looking for no sugar desserts. But if you’re up for a sweet and spicy pumpkin pie with an unexpected twist, this recipe is perfect!

The ingredients in this homemade pumpkin pie with cream cheese are simple yet flavorful. The base of the pie uses canned pumpkin puree, which gives it that authentic pumpkin flavor we all love in our fall season pumpkin dessert recipes. The spices – ground cinnamon and ginger – add warmth and depth to the pie while evaporated milk lends it a creamy texture. The real star here is the cream cheese topping infused with orange zest and maple syrup; it adds an unexpected tangy-sweet layer that elevates this from your typical American style pumpkin pie.

Making this Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie from scratch is straightforward and fun! Start by preheating your oven and preparing your pie crusts in their dishes. In a large bowl, combine your pumpkin puree, sugar, salt, and spices before whisking in eggs one at a time followed by evaporated milk – this ensures everything gets incorporated evenly for that perfectly spiced pumpkin pie taste! Pour this mixture into your crusts and bake at two different temperatures to get that firm yet creamy texture we all crave in our homemade pumpkin pies.

While your pies are baking away, whip up your cream cheese topping with powdered sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and maple syrup. Once your pies have cooled completely, spread this tangy-sweet mixture over the top for a unique twist on classic pumpkin pie. 

There you have it – the Pumpkin Twist-a-Pie Recipe! This American dessert recipe is a fun and delicious twist on the traditional pumpkin pie. It’s perfect for those looking to spice up their Thanksgiving desserts or anyone wanting to try baking with ground cinnamon and ginger in a new way. So why not give this easy-to-follow pumpkin pie recipe a try? You might just find your new favorite fall baking idea!

Remember, cooking is an adventure – so don’t be afraid to put your own spin on things! Happy baking from TheKitchen.ai!

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