Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) single spelt pie crust
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 4 large eggs (3 for filling, 1 for crust)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- pinch of cloves
- pinch of coarse kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare your spelt pie crust according to recipe instructions or package directions.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add in 3 eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Gently fold in pumpkin puree until fully incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before slicing. Serve with an optional swirl of mascarpone on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing the filling to maintain its airy texture. For variations, consider adding chocolate chips or additional spices like ginger.