Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie, a show-stopping dessert that elevates any gathering! This beautiful pie features a luscious pumpkin filling enhanced by the richness of mascarpone cheese and is nestled in a wholesome whole-grain spelt crust. With its perfect blend of spices and creamy texture, this dessert is sure to impress at holiday celebrations or cozy fall dinners. It’s not only delicious but also simple to prepare, making it an ideal choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Treat your guests to this elegant yet comforting treat, and enjoy the compliments that follow!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) single spelt pie crust
- 1 cup (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- 1–½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves
- Pinch of coarse kosher salt
- 1 (15-ounce) can 100% pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and half of the eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Add remaining eggs, vanilla extract, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Blend well.
- Gently fold in pumpkin puree until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared spelt crust and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
- Bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until set in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg