Bourbon Pumpkin Pie with Salted Brown-Butter Pecan Streusel Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Bourbon Pumpkin Pie topped with a decadent Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, this dessert is sure to impress with its blend of warm spices and crunchy topping.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 9-inch pie 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust 9-inches; unbaked
Bourbon Pumpkin Pie
- 2 eggs
- 1 ¾ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- ½ cup evaporated milk
Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel
- ⅓ cup butter unsalted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- Bourbon Pumpkin Pie – Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Mix in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, bourbon, and evaporated milk until smooth. Pour batter into the pie crust. Bake at 425°F for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, top with streusel, and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool.
- Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel – Melt butter in a pot over medium heat until golden brown. Transfer to a dish and cool slightly. Mix in brown sugar, salt, flour, and pecans. Crumble mixture over the pie and bake for 10 minutes.
- Final Steps – Ensure pie is set in the middle. Cool, refrigerate, and serve cold with whipped cream.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use dark brown sugar in the pie filling.
- Ensure the butter for the streusel is cooled slightly before adding other ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Bourbon Pumpkin Pie, Salted Brown Butter Pecan Streusel, Holiday Dessert, Pumpkin Recipe