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Gingerbread Pie Recipe

Sweet, spicy gingerbread custard with a sour cream layer in a tender flaky crust.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time12 hours
Total Time13 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: custard pie, gingerbread, gingerbread pie
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • One 9in premade pie shell
  • 1/4 C unsalted sweet cream butter
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 C sugar
  • 1/4 C molasses
  • 1/4 C heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Sour Cream Layer:

  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Place the pie shell onto a cookie sheet and preheat the oven to 350 degree
  • Using a small bowl, melt the butter and allow to cool slightly
  • Using a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until combined
  • Beat in the melted butter until combined
  • Beat in the molasses, heavy cream, and lemon juice until combined
  • Beat in the dry ingredients until combined
  • Pour the batter into the pie shell and bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes or until center is firm
  • Remove from oven and increase oven temp to 425 degrees
  • Using a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla until combined and smooth
  • Pour over the top of the pie
  • Place into the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before placing into the fridge overnight
  • Top with fresh whipped cream, cinnamon and gingerbread oreos