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fresh pumpkin pie with amaretto streusel

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Pies &amp, Tarts
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • *for the roasted squash*
  • 1 Kabocha squash scrubbed well
  • 2-3 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • *for the pie*
  • 2 cups of pureed roasted squash
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup crushed Amaretti cookies

Instructions

  • First, roast the squash. Preheat the oven to 450F, and line a heavy baking sheet with foil.
  • Wash and dry the Kabocha squash, and carefully cut it in half. Scoop out the seeds and gunk in the middle, and cut each half in 3-4 large slices. Rub coconut oil all over the surface of each piece, and place them on the baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon and salt, and bake for 30-40 minutes, until it's soft and easily pierced by a fork. Let cool completely.
  • Once the squash is cool enough to handle, remove the skin, and cut into smaller pieces.
  • In a food processor, combine about 2.5 - 3 cups of the roasted squash with a bit of water, and process until a smooth puree forms. Measure out two cups of puree, and save the rest of the squash for another recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 425F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the puree, sugars, milk, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, and eggs, and whisk until well-incorporated.
  • Pour the mixture into the pie crust, and place the pie on a baking sheet. Top with the crushed Amaretti.
  • Bake the pie at 425F for about 15 minutes, then lower the heat to 350F and cook for 55-60 minutes, until the middle barely jiggles {it'll finish firming up as it cools}.
  • Let cool to room temperature before slicing. Enjoy!