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Cooking Lesson #140 Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie

10/13/2020

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It’s Pie Week

Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie with a dollop of whipped cream Instant Pot Pumpkin Pie | photo: The Spruce, D. Rattray
How you doin’? It shouldn’t be surprising to anyone who reads this blog that making pies in an Instant Pot is as easy as, well, PIE. The Instant Pot consistently turns out custard or egg-based pie fillings to the perfect consistency every time. The best part is there are no water baths to fuss over and no overcooking in the oven. The Instant Pot gives you the hands-free solution that makes the pie incredibly easy.
 
I purchased a bunch of added “things” for the Instant Pot. One accessory was 7-inch springform pan (can be 8-inch depending on your model). Use the Instant Pot rack and fill the bottom of the pot with one cup of water to make the perfect steam chamber. Be sure to wrap the bottom and top of the springform pan with foil before cooking to avoid excess water getting into the pie filling and ruining the final product.
 
Instant Pot pies also work best with a crumb crust, like graham cracker, chocolate wafers or your favorite spiced cookie. I’ve found that two methods work well: You can freeze the crust for 10 minutes before filling and cooking. Or you can bake it in the oven for 14 minutes at 350°F until lightly golden, and then let it cool completely. This allows the crust to set before cooking the pie filling.
 
Once the pie is cooked, remove it from the Instant Pot and allow it to cool to room temperature on a baking rack. Refrigerate the pie for a few hours to make sure the filling is extra set before enjoying it.
 
Prep time: 25 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Pressure build and release time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 3 hours
Yield:  4 to 6 servings
 
Ingredients
For the crust

6 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus more for pan prep)
1-1/2 cups crushed graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 
For the filling
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée (not pie filling)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (allspice, clove, ginger)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Whipped cream, for serving
 
Directions
  1. Tightly wrap the outside of a 7-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Prepare the springform pan by rubbing the interior with butter. Place a piece of cut parchment on the bottom and apply the butter to that as well.
  3. Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter.
  4. Place the butter, graham cracker crumbs, honey, ground cinnamon and kosher salt in a large bowl and stir to combine.
  5. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press into an even layer over the bottom (not up the sides) using the bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass to press it in. Freeze the crust for 10 minutes to set.
  6. Wipe out the bowl. Add the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, dark brown sugar, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour into the pan and smooth out the top. Cover the pan tightly with foil.
  8. Place 1 cup of water in a 6-quart Instant Pot and add a heatproof rack. Place the pie on the rack. Lock the lid on and make sure the valve it set to seal.
  9. Set cook time to 40 MINUTES at HIGH pressure in the Instant Pot. When the cook time is up, let the pressure NATURALLY RELEASE for 10 MINUTES.  Quick release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.
  10. There may be a little condensation from the steam on the top of the pie; mop it up with a paper towel.
  11. Remove the pie and place it on a wire rack; uncover and let cool to room temperature.
  12.  Refrigerate uncovered until completely chilled, at least 3 hours.
  13. Serve with dollop of whipped cream.

ChefSecret:  Instant Pot pies only work with a crumb crust, like graham cracker, chocolate wafers or your favorite spiced cookie. I’ve found that two methods work: You can freeze the crust for 10 minutes before filling and cooking. Or you can blind bake it for 14 minutes at 350⁰F until lightly golden, and then let it cool completely. This allows the crust to set before cooking the pie filling.

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