Pumpkin Cream Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream

This Pumpkin Cream Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream is the ultimate fall dessert, rich, creamy, and full of cozy flavor. The smooth pumpkin filling is lightly infused with Kentucky bourbon, adding a warm Southern twist that perfectly complements the fresh, fluffy whipped cream topping. Ideal for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering, this easy pumpkin pie recipe is always a crowd favorite, and you’ll never have a slice left behind.

Easy Pumpkin Cream Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream Recipe

Fall flavors shine in this delicious pumpkin cream pie. Traditional pumpkin pie tends to evoke a strong love or hate response from people. Perhaps it’s because the traditional pie leaves dessert lovers a bit disappointed in taste and texture. Everyone has their own taste, of course, and my family also loves Pumpkin Spice Layered Lush and Pumpkin Bread as much as the next person

We began experimenting with different variations, when my Mom realized the classic pumpkin pie wasn’t really the star of the Thanksgiving dessert table. In fact, it was sometimes passed over for other pumpkin inspired desserts. Wanting to keep with tradition, we just knew there had to be a more creamy option. This is one of our kitchen experiments that went wildly right and quickly became our go-to for Thanksgiving. This pumpkin pie is creamy with a little kick and piled high with fresh whipped cream, it’s a true winner in every sense of the word.

Checkout this quick list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream: (scroll down for the full printable recipe card.)

• Pie Crust – One refrigerated pie crust, frozen pie crust or use my recipe for Flaky Pie Crust. 
• Pumpkin – Canned pumpkin puree gives the pie its signture flavor.
• Liquid – Heavy cream gives the pumpkin filling a rich flavor.
• Cream Cheese – Softened cream cheese give the pumpkin a creamy texture.
• Sugar – Light brown sugar for sweetness.
• Spices and Seasonings – Pumpkin pie spice and a pinch of salt balances the flavor.
• Whole Eggs – Large eggs stabilize the pumpkin pie filling.
• Bourbon Whipped Cream – Heavy cream, powdered sugar, dark bourbon (i.e. Maker’s Mark) or pure vanilla extract. You can also use both bourbon and vanilla.

How to Make the Best Pumpkin Pie with Bourbon Whipped Cream Recipe

• Heat Oven and Prepare Pie Pan – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9-inch deep dish baking dish with cooking spray. Fit the crust into the dish.
• Whip Cream Cheese – In a medium mixing bowl, whip the cream cheese with bourbon and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
• Add Pumpkin Puree – Add the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, light brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Whip until fully combined.
• Whole Eggs – Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Transfer to Crust – Pour the pumpkin mixture into the crust.
• Oven – Bake per the recipe until the center is set when gently shaken. (You can also check the center with a toothpick.)
• Cool on a Rack – Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill
• Bourbon Whipped Cream – Whip heavy cream, bourbon, powdered sugar (or vanilla extract) until soft peaks form. Spread onto the cooled pie.
• Serve – Dust the top with additional pumpkin pie slice and serve.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Bourbon Pumpkin Pie Recipe Bourbon Whipped Cream

• A hand mixer or a stand mixer.
• Large bowl and medium mixing bowl.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Deep dish 9-inch pie plate.
• Wire rack for cooling the pie after baking.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Pumpkin – This recipe uses Libby pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. You could also adapt this recipe using sweet potato puree.
• Keep in Mind with this Pie, it’s all in the Mixing – Whip the filling thoroughly until the cream cheese has fully incorporated and the pumpkin mixture is smooth and prevent cracks.
• Pie Shell – If you choose to use a frozen deep dish pie shell there’s no need to thaw it prior to filling and baking.
• Homemade Pie Dough – If you use my Flaky Pie Crust recipe, dock the bottom of the crust with a fork, line with a piece of parchment paper and fill it with dry beans or pie weights, and blind bake the crust prior to filling it. See the pie crust recipe for tips and tricks and how to par-bake a pie crust.
• Maple Syrup – You could replace the bourbon in the pie filling with maple syrup.
• Heavy Cream – You could use half and half or evaporated milk in place of heavy cream for the filling only.
• Fresh Whipped Cream – You can use Cool Whip or a similar whipped topping in place of homemade whipped cream.
• Bourbon – Bourbon can be replaced with vanilla extract, bourbon vanilla extract or you can use both, if you like.
• Pumpkin Pie Spice Substitute– You can replace 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice and make your own for this recipe. Use 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice.

Storage and Leftovers

• Make-Ahead Tips – Chill both the pie and whipped cream thoroughly in the refrigerator. The pie can be made up to 2 days in advance, covered with plastic wrap or in an airtight container and stored chilled until serving.
• Leftovers – Store leftovers covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil chilled in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can store at room temperature for up to 3 days, only without whipped cream.
• Bourbon Whipped Cream – The fresh whipped cream should be prepared on the day you plan on serving it. Store chilled.
• Freezer – You can freeze pumpkin pie for up to 3 months, Thaw in the fridge overnight and enjoy.

More Southern Style Pie Recipes to Make

Pie for dessert is always a winning choice to make. More homemade pie recipes you may like to try:

• Lattice topped homemade Apple Pie Recipe.
• This Blueberry Pie recipe is filled with sweet plump blueberries.
• Southern Buttermilk Pie is creamy and fully flavored.
• Oatmeal Pie is an oldie but goodie.
• Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie is topped with Reese’s Cups for the peanut butter fans at your dessert table.
• Mile High Coconut Cream Pie is a family favorite!
• Strawberry Rhubarb Pie from King Arthur Baking.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Deep Dish Pie Pan
• Mixer
• Measuring Set
• Mixing Bowls