The season for holiday festivities has already begun! If you’re looking for the perfect dessert to stand out from all the Christmas goodies, our humble pumpkin pie with matcha crust is sure to win everyone’s hearts (and stomachs) this season.
Recipe
Holiday Recipe: Pumpkin Pie with Matcha Crust
- 20 min
- 45 min
- 65 min
- One 9-inch pie
- Sifter, mixing bowl, pastry cutter, rolling pin, 9-inch pie plate, saucepan, sieve
Ingredients
Method
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Mix the dry. Sift and combine all the dry crust ingredients.
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Cut in the butter. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly, then add the cold water and mix.
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Roll the crust. Roll into a 12-inch circle and transfer into a 9-inch pie plate.
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Bake the crust. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes.
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Warm the filling. Combine all the filling ingredients in a saucepan and cook until just warm.
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Fill. Sieve the filling into the pie crust.
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Bake the pie. Bake at 345°F for 25–30 minutes.
Do matcha and pumpkin go well together?
Yes, it’s most definitely a match-a! With the western fall tasting notes and our high quality Japanese matcha green tea powder, this pumpkin pie and matcha crust create a delicious symphony of flavors that bring so much warmth and satisfaction to any holiday spread.
With matcha’s unique umami flavor on the buttery crust, and the sweet and savory pumpkin pie filling, there’s a play on so many textures, flavor profiles, and overall character! It’s such a playful dessert to eat, and an easy recipe to follow.
Best pumpkin pie recipe
There are a lot of great classic pumpkin pie recipes out there! But this one takes the cake–rather, pie–for the best one we’ve tried so far. From the simple baking process to the balance and harmony of ingredients, everything about this makes sense.
The pumpkin pie filling has such a luscious and creamy texture, while the matcha green tea crust has a certain bittersweet firmness that holds and brings everything together. And by simply looking at the vibrant green and yellow of the elements peaks the interest of all the curious eaters. It creates an overall pleasant experience from start to finish with this pumpkin pie and matcha crust treat.
More holiday matcha recipes
We know matcha powder elevates so many dishes or beverages, but when it comes to holiday recipes, they’re sure to brighten up the palate even more. We’ve got loads of delicious matcha holiday recipes you can try making this holiday season. You definitely won’t run out of fun in the kitchen and around your family and friends:
