What if I don't have evaporated milk for pumpkin pie?

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1. What if I don't have evaporated milk for pumpkin pie?
2. Can you use half and half in pumpkin pie instead of evaporated milk?
3. Does pumpkin pie rise when you bake it?
4. How do you keep the bottom crust of pumpkin pie from getting soggy?
5. Do I need to refrigerate a pumpkin pie?
6. Who has the best store-bought pies?
7. Who has the best frozen apple pie?

What if I don't have evaporated milk for pumpkin pie?

You can substitute 1 ½ cups of cream or half and half (or a combination of the two) for the evaporated milk. You can also use milk (any kind from whole to skim); when doing so, add 1 tablespoon cornstarch in with the sugar and spices to help the pie set up.

Can you use half and half in pumpkin pie instead of evaporated milk?

What can I use instead of evaporated milk in pumpkin pie? You can replace the evaporated milk with whole milk, half and half, or heavy cream.

Does pumpkin pie rise when you bake it?

Around the suggested baking time in your recipe, your pumpkin pie's filling (and crust) should deepen in color. The filling should be slightly raised and there maybe some cracking around the edge where the filling meets the crust. The puff of the pie will relax as the pie cools, hiding many of the cracks as well.

How do you keep the bottom crust of pumpkin pie from getting soggy?

Prevent a Soggy Bottom Pie Crust

1. Bake it Blind.
2. Choose a Rack.
3. Brush the Bottom.
4. Use a Cookie Sheet.
5. Make a Thicker Crust.
6. Add a Layer.
7. Fill It While It's Hot.

Do I need to refrigerate a pumpkin pie?

Pumpkin pie is made with eggs and milk; it must first be safely baked to a safe minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Other pies made with milk and eggs such as custard pie or cheese cake should be treated similarly. Then, they must be refrigerated after baking.

Who has the best store-bought pies?

3 Store-Bought Pies That Are (Almost) Better than Homemade

1. Marie Callender's Lattice Apple Pie. Although it definitely peaks during certain times of the year, apple pie is pretty much a year-round classic. ...
2. Trader Joe's Key Lime Pie. ...
3. Costco's Pumpkin Pie.

Who has the best frozen apple pie?

• We tested three brands of frozen apple pie.
• The brands we sampled were Mrs. Smith's, Sara Lee, and Marie Callender's.
• Marie Callender's was our favorite because its apples tasted the most authentic, and its crumb topping was deliciously sweet.