Pumpkin Pie with Honey-Orange Whipped Cream

Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the crust. In a bowl or food processor, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut or pulse in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces remaining.

2. 2

   Add the ice water gradually, mixing just until the dough comes together. Do not overwork it. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap it, and chill until firm, about 30 minutes.

   Start 30-minute timer
3. 3

   Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a round large enough to line a 9-inch pie plate. Fit it into the plate, pressing it gently into the corners, trim the overhang, and crimp or otherwise finish the edge. Chill the lined pie plate while preparing the filling.

4. 4

   Heat the oven to 375°F (190 °C) (190°C (375 °F)).

5. 5

   In a skillet over medium heat, add the pumpkin purée and dark brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thickened and fragrant and some excess moisture has cooked away, about 5 minutes.

   Start 5-minute timer
6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully stir in the bourbon. If using a gas burner, keep the skillet away from the flame while adding the bourbon because splashes may ignite; any flames should go out after the alcohol burns off.

7. 7

   Whisk the crème fraîche, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Add the warm pumpkin mixture and whisk until smooth and evenly combined.

8. 8

   Pour the filling into the chilled crust. Bake until the edges are set and the center still has a slight wobble when gently shaken, about 45 to 55 minutes.

   Start 55-minute timer
9. 9

   Transfer the pie to a rack and cool completely before slicing. The filling will continue to set as it cools.

10. 10

    Make the honey-orange whipped cream. Using a chilled bowl and whisk or an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream with the honey and orange zest until it forms soft to medium peaks. Do not overwhip.

11. 11

    Serve slices of the cooled pumpkin pie with the honey-orange whipped cream.