Boozy Pumpkin Pie

by | Oct 9, 2014 | Uncategorized | 75 comments

I’m not much of a hard liquor drinker, but I have a weakness for boozy desserts! This pumpkin pie has whiskey in both the filling and the cream on top. So it’s basically a recipe for warm, cuddly, happy autumn feelings!

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Boozy Pumpkin Pie

Pie Ingredients:

  • 1 premade pie crust (or make your own!)
  • 2 cups pumpkin puree
  • 12 ounces evaporated milk
  • 3/4 cup lightly-packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons whiskey (or your liquor of choice)
  • 2 tablespoons ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs and 1 egg yolk
  • Nuts, for topping (optional)

Boozy whipped cream:

  • 1 cup chilled heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons whiskey
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the pie:

Preheat the oven to 425F. Cover the piecrust with foil or parchment paper, and weigh down the material with dried beans to keep the piecrust from rising. Bake the piecrust, rotating halfway, for about 20 minutes or until lightly brown. Allow the piecrust to cool.

Lower the oven temperature to 350F.

In a blender or food processor, combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, brown sugar, whiskey and spices. Scrape down the sides as necessary.

One at a time, add the eggs and egg yolk and blend for 5 seconds each time. Pour the mixture into the cooled piecrust, leaving a little space for the mixture to expand without overflowing. Bake the pie on the middle rack for about 30 minutes, until the filling jiggles just slightly.

Remove the pie from the oven and allow to cool completely.

For the whipped cream: Pour the cream, maple syrup, sugar and whiskey into the bowl of a stand mixer. (You can use an electric mixer for this as well– whisking by hand is tricky, though.) Whip the mixture on high until the cream comes together and becomes light and fluffy. This took us a few solid minutes of whipping. Be careful not to over-whip! (I speak from experience.)

Serve! After you’ve sliced the chilled pie, dollop the whipped cream onto each piece and sprinkle with nuts or cinnamon sugar. Enjoy!

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What should you do with the leftover pumpkin puree? How about some Penne with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce or some Pumpkin Spice Syrup for your daily coffee?

75 Comments

  1. Megan Sybrant
    Megan Sybrant on October 23, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Thank you! I will most definitely have to try the pie 🙂

  2. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 23, 2014 at 10:29 am

    Hey Megan! So I think the alcohol will be cooked out of the pie portion (but you will still taste the whiskey, so if you dislike the taste you can leave it out altogether). But because the cream is just whipped and not cooked, you’ll definitely still have alcohol there. Hope that helps 🙂

  3. Megan Sybrant
    Megan Sybrant on October 23, 2014 at 8:23 am

    We don’t drink at all…but this sounds amazing! Silly question though, if I make this, will the alchohol be cooked out of it?

  4. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 14, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    Awesome Raewyn!! Thanks so much for stopping by– let me know if you make the pie 🙂

  5. Raewyn Smith
    Raewyn Smith on October 14, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    This sounds delicious. I think my husband will LOVE it!!

  8. Ashley Marie Collins
    Ashley Marie Collins on October 11, 2014 at 10:47 am

    Wow, I’m definitely trying this one. Holy moly that looks so good!

  14. life is a shoe
    life is a shoe on October 10, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    oh wow this looks really good! thanks for sharing!

    styleandchocolates.blogspot.com

  17. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 10, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks Whitney!! I hope you enjoy it:) I really appreciate you stopping by!

  18. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 10, 2014 at 1:23 pm

    Thanks Merritt! And yes exactly, I’m thinking about serving it around Thanksgiving:)

  21. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 10, 2014 at 1:22 pm

    Exactly– I love adding a little twist to these ubiquitous autumn dishes:) Have a great weekend!

  22. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 10, 2014 at 1:21 pm

    Haha thank you!! Let me know if you make it:) Have a lovely weekend, Brooke!

  25. Jill G
    Jill G on October 10, 2014 at 7:57 am

    I’m always a fan of pumpkin pie but this sounds incredible! Thanks for sharing!

    Jill
    http://www.dousedinpink.com

  26. Zelle Brown
    Zelle Brown on October 10, 2014 at 7:03 am

    This pie looks oh so delicious! Definitely saving this recipe!

    xo Southern Style

  28. Whitney V
    Whitney V on October 10, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Omg this looks soooo yummy must try it at home!! Thanks for sharing, can’t wait to make it!!

    Love,
    Whitney

    http://www.whitneyswonderland.com

  30. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Thanks Erin!! The added whiskey is definitely a huge improvement for me 😉

  31. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    Thanks Katherine!! I’m so glad you stopped by, and I hope you enjoy the pie when you make it! Thanks for leaving a comment too:)

  32. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:11 pm

    Thanks Stephanie! And yes– making your own pumpkin spice syrup is the BEST!! And it’s super easy– can’t mess it up!

  36. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:10 pm

    Thanks Sienna! And exactly– I’m “practicing” for thanksgiving of course 😉

  38. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Thank you Shannon!! It pretty much is:) Let me know if you make it! 🙂

  39. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Thanks so much Charity! Yeah, me too– I tend to prefer apple pie but this puts pumpkin over the edge;)

  46. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    Thank you Joi!! A new video is going up on Saturday and I’m mentioning you:)

  49. Daisy @ Simplicity Relished
    Daisy @ Simplicity Relished on October 9, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    Haha thank you, Ashley! Alcohol infusion improves lots of desserts 😉

  53. Katherine Lou
    Katherine Lou on October 9, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Ahh! This sounds incredibly delicious! I’m going to have to save this recipe for the future! Thank you for sharing!!

    Katherine Lou
    http://www.wanderhour.com

  56. Anita
    Anita on October 9, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Wow this sounds INCREDIBLE. I’m going to the grocery store tonight, so I think I’ll give this recipe a try! I’m with you– there’s something about liquor-infused desserts that sound especially enticing.

    Always, Anita

  59. Carli Ferretti
    Carli Ferretti on October 9, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    This is awesome! Thanks so much for posting. Def wanna try to make this. I am soooo hungry for pumpkin pie now after looking at your pics

    xo, carli
    http://www.puppiesandpolkadots.com

  60. Shannon Jenkins
    Shannon Jenkins on October 9, 2014 at 2:20 pm

    Omgggggg this looks so amazing!! It’s like pumpkin pie but sweeter and way better! Definitely need to try this!!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

  61. Charity @isleofview
    Charity @isleofview on October 9, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Absolutely LOVE boozy desserts…this might make pumpkin pie more palatable for me!

  64. Emily Attwood
    Emily Attwood on October 9, 2014 at 11:22 am

    You’re a genius! Pumpkin + booze = my kind of a dessert ;). I really want to make this! Thanks for sharing Daisy.

  66. Susannah
    Susannah on October 9, 2014 at 9:58 am

    Oooeee!!! This sounds so good! I think I’m going to have to sneak into my hubby’s liquor cabinet to make this. (He’ll be glad I did) 😉

  68. shannon
    shannon on October 9, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I’m not a huge pumpkin fan, but this I could get behind. It looks absolutely delish! Plus the fiance loooves pumpkin pie…so this probably needs to be made! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

  70. Madison
    Madison on October 9, 2014 at 8:43 am

    Yum!! This looks so good and like the perfect way to enjoy pumpkin pie differently this year! 🙂

  71. Jessica (What To Style)
    Jessica (What To Style) on October 9, 2014 at 8:06 am

    I’m not a fan of pumpkin BUT this pie looks absolutely good that I want to try it now! =D

    NEW POST on http://whattostyle.blogspot.com/

    xoxo,
    Jess

  75. Mosby Hardin
    Mosby Hardin on October 9, 2014 at 5:15 am

    This looks seriously yummy! I will definitely have to put this on the list of treats to try!